Tonne (t)

Quantity: Mass · Category: Non-SI

The tonne (metric ton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for vehicle masses, cargo, industrial output and large-scale quantities where kilograms become unwieldy.

Relation to SI

1 t = 1000 kg = 10³ kg

Examples

• A typical family car has a mass of about 1.5 tonnes.
• A blue whale can weigh 150 tonnes or more.
• Global steel production is measured in millions of tonnes per year.