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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.

Origin:

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.

Short Ton

The short ton (symbol tn or t) is a unit of mass primarily used in the United States. It is equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms. The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is smaller than both the long ton (used in the UK) and the metric ton.

Origin:

The short ton originated in the U.S. as a way to standardize weight measurements, particularly for bulk commodities like coal and steel. It is called "short" to distinguish it from the long ton (also known as the imperial ton), which is used in the UK and equals 2,240 pounds. The short ton became widely used in the United States during the 19th century as part of the U.S. customary system of measurements.

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