Metric Ton (t)
The metric ton is a unit of weight, used for cargo shipping, industrial production, CO2 emissions reporting, and agriculture. Its symbol is t.
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1 metric ton equals
| Kilograms | 1,000 kg |
| Pounds | 2,204.62 lb |
| Grams | 1,000,000 g |
| Ounces | 35,274 oz |
About the metric ton
The metric ton (tonne) was introduced in France in 1799 as 1,000 kilograms. It is also called a "tonne" to distinguish it from the US and Imperial tons.
In everyday use the metric ton appears in cargo shipping, industrial production, CO2 emissions reporting, and agriculture. As a point of reference: an average car weighs about 1.4 metric tons.