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 of 1,000 kilograms comes from the French metric system and is accepted for use with the SI. In the United States it is called the metric ton.
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 of 1,000 kilograms comes from the French metric system and is accepted for use with the SI. In the United States it is called the metric ton.
Where is the tonne used?
Logistics, production, raw materials and heavy industry