2006-11-14 04:51:02 · 6 answers · asked by D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A metric ton also called a tonne (pronounced the same as ton) is equivalent to 1000 kg. A metric ton not an SI unit but is accepted for use with SI metric. The SI metric equivalent is a megagram (Mg). The tonne is defined as 1000 kg. It has approximately the same mass as 1000 litres of water depending on the temperature of the water.
2006-11-14 12:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by dunc1ca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A metric ton is equal to the weight of 1000 lites of water.
2006-11-14 15:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by MEEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unique ton recognized by the International Measurement System has 1,000 kg. Long ton and short ton didn´t have support in these system of measurement.
2006-11-14 13:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Escatopholes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A metric tonne weighs 1,000 kilogrammes.
A long ton (20 cwt) is 1,016 kilos.
A short ton (2,000 lb) is 907 kilos.
2006-11-14 13:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by lulukéké 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's spelled tonne and pronounced "tawn", and it's 1000 kg.
2006-11-14 12:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And stands for around 2204.5 pounds.
2006-11-14 12:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋