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Metric Ton

The metric ton (or tonne, symbol t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (1,000 kg) or 1 megagram (1 Mg). It is part of the metric system but is not an SI unit. However, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its widespread application in measuring large masses, such as in industry and transportation.

Origin:

The metric ton was introduced in the 1790s during the creation of the metric system in France. It was established as a convenient way to represent large quantities of mass, aligning with the decimal-based nature of the system. The term "tonne" is derived from the Old French word "tonne", meaning a large cask or barrel, reflecting its use in measuring heavy loads. Over time, it became a standardized unit used globally in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.

Slug

The slug is a unit of mass used in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system, primarily in the context of physics and engineering. It is defined as the mass that will accelerate by 1 foot per second squared (1 ft/s²) when a force of 1 pound-force is applied. One slug is approximately 14.5939 kilograms.

Origin:

The slug was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, which was developed to be more consistent with the principles of mechanics, particularly Newton's second law of motion. The term "slug" was chosen because it represented a unit of mass that would help express the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in a way that was easier to apply in engineering and scientific calculations. The slug is used primarily in the U.S. and some engineering contexts, but it is less common in everyday measurements, where the pound is typically used for mass and weight.

Convert Metric Ton to other weight-converter units

1 Metric Ton = 1000 Kilogram

1 Metric Ton = 1000000 Gram

1 Metric Ton = 1000000000 Milligram

1 Metric Ton = 1 Metric Ton

1 Metric Ton = 0.9842073304 Long Ton

1 Metric Ton = 1.1023122101 Short Ton

1 Metric Ton = 2204.6244202 Pound

1 Metric Ton = 35273.990723 Ounce

1 Metric Ton = 5000000 Carat

1 Metric Ton = 176.36980975 Stone (US)

1 Metric Ton = 157.47304442 Stone (UK)

1 Metric Ton = 15432358.353 Grain

1 Metric Ton = 68.521765857 Slug

1 Metric Ton = 10 Quintal

1 Metric Ton = 88.184904874 Quarter (US)

1 Metric Ton = 78.736522209 Quarter (UK)

1 Metric Ton = 22.046226218 Hundredweight (US)

1 Metric Ton = 19.684130552 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Metric Ton = 34285.710367 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Metric Ton = 30612.244898 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Metric Ton = 1 Tonne

1 Metric Ton = 0.001 Kiloton

1 Metric Ton = 6.022173643e+29 Dalton

1 Metric Ton = 101.9716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Metric Ton = 2.2046226218 Kilopound