Metric ton
| TonneMegagram | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A concrete block that masses 1 tonne (1000; kilograms) | |
| General information | |
| Unit system | Non-SI |
| Unit of | mass |
| Symbol | t Mg |
| In SI units: | 1000 kg |
The tonne or metric ton (symbol: t) is a unit of measurement for mass. It is equal to one thousand kilograms, or one megagram (one million grams). When people say "ton," in countries which use the SI, they likely mean the metric ton.