Metric ton

Metric ton or tonne is a unit of mass in the SI system (also known as the metric system). It is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds.

Definition

The metric ton, often simply referred to as a tonne, is defined as 1,000 kilograms. It is not to be confused with the short ton (used primarily in the United States) or the long ton (used in the United Kingdom and other countries), both of which are units of weight that differ from the metric ton.

Usage

The metric ton is widely used in most countries around the world, including those that have not officially adopted the metric system such as the United States. It is commonly used in engineering, agriculture, transportation, and many other fields.

In the context of carbon dioxide emissions, a metric ton is often used as a standard unit of measure. For example, the emissions of greenhouse gases are often reported in metric tons.

Conversion

One metric ton is equivalent to:

• 1,000 kilograms
• Approximately 2,204.6 pounds
• Approximately 0.984 long tons
• Approximately 1.102 short tons

See also

• Kilogram
• Mass
• International System of Units
• Short ton
• Long ton