Is there a difference between these two and if so what
2007-01-15 07:02:21 · 3 answers · asked by pop c 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes, there is a difference.
A tonne is a metric ton (though it's not an SI unit, as mentioned above.) A tonne is equivalent to 2204.623 pounds. (1,000 kg).
A ton can either be a short ton or a long ton. A short ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. A long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds.
When someone in the US refers to a "ton" they typically mean the short ton. Normally a tonne ("metric ton") or long ton are specified as such; exceptions would include ships which use long tons to measure displacement, and some bulk trade which uses tonnes (MT) as an industry standard.
2007-01-15 08:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same
A tonne (t) or metric ton (M/T), sometimes referred to as a metric tonne, is a measurement of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is not an SI unit but is accepted for use with the SI. Though the spelling tonne predates the introduction of the SI system in 1960, it is now used as the standard spelling for the metric mass measurement in English. The similar Imperial units and United States customary units are spelt ton in English.
2007-01-15 07:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by mandeep 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
same difference between color and colour, between honor and honour.
2007-01-15 07:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋