Tonne

A tonne, sometimes known as metric ton in American English, (symbol t) is a unit of mass. It is not an SI unit but is accepted for use with the SI. The SI unit of mass is the kilogram and a tonne is correctly described in SI as a megagram.

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1 t = 1 000 kg

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