The metric tonne is a large mass unit equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is widely used for heavy loads and industrial quantities.
The tonne became a practical way to express large metric masses in logistics, trade and heavy industry.
Measurement system: Metric system, accepted with SI. SI equivalent: 1 t = 1000 kg.
Tonne facts
- Unit name
- Tonne
- Symbol
- t
- Category
- Mass
- Measurement system
- Metric system, accepted with SI
- SI equivalent
- 1 t = 1000 kg
- Common uses
- Logistics, production, raw materials and heavy industry
Definition of the tonne
The metric tonne is a large mass unit equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is widely used for heavy loads and industrial quantities.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric system, accepted with SI
SI equivalent: 1 t = 1000 kg
History of the tonne
The tonne became a practical way to express large metric masses in logistics, trade and heavy industry.
Where is the tonne used?
Logistics, production, raw materials and heavy industry