Convert tonnes (t) to kilograms, pounds, ounces, and other mass units.
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The metric tonne (t) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 1,000 kg, used in industry, freight transportation, agriculture, and international trade.
Common Tonne Conversions
- 1 t = 1,000 kg — exact value by definition.
- 1 t ≈ 2,204.623 lb — multiply by 2,204.623 to convert to pounds.
- 1 t ≈ 1.102 short tons — the short ton is used in the US and equals 907.185 kg.
- 1 t ≈ 0.984 long tons — the long ton is used in the UK and equals 1,016.047 kg.
- 1 t = 1,000,000 g — one million grams.
Note the difference between the metric tonne (t), the short ton (US), and the long ton (UK) — all three represent different values and are often confused in international shipping documents.