Convert Tonne to Grain
Tonne
The tonne (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.
The tonne 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.
Grain
The grain (gr) is a unit of mass used in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as 1/7000 of a pound or approximately 64.79891 milligrams. The grain is one of the smallest units of mass commonly used and is primarily employed in measuring the weight of precious metals, gemstones, and ammunition (such as bullets).
The grain traces its origins to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single grain of cereal, such as barley or wheat, which was used as a reference for small weight measurements. The term "grain" comes from the Latin "granum", meaning "grain" or "seed." The grain was used as a standard measure in ancient civilizations, including the Romans, and its use continued throughout medieval Europe. Over time, it was standardized in the 14th century as part of the Avoirdupois system and has remained in use for very precise measurements in modern times, especially in scientific fields, medicine, and the firearm industry.
Convert Tonne to other weight-converter units
1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogram
1 Tonne = 1000000 Gram
1 Tonne = 1000000000 Milligram
1 Tonne = 1 Metric Ton
1 Tonne = 0.9842073304 Long Ton
1 Tonne = 1.1023122101 Short Ton
1 Tonne = 2204.6244202 Pound
1 Tonne = 35273.990723 Ounce
1 Tonne = 5000000 Carat
1 Tonne = 176.36980975 Stone (US)
1 Tonne = 157.47304442 Stone (UK)
1 Tonne = 15432358.353 Grain
1 Tonne = 68.521765857 Slug
1 Tonne = 10 Quintal
1 Tonne = 88.184904874 Quarter (US)
1 Tonne = 78.736522209 Quarter (UK)
1 Tonne = 22.046226218 Hundredweight (US)
1 Tonne = 19.684130552 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Tonne = 34285.710367 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Tonne = 30612.244898 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Tonne = 1 Tonne
1 Tonne = 0.001 Kiloton
1 Tonne = 6.022173643e+29 Dalton
1 Tonne = 101.9716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Tonne = 2.2046226218 Kilopound