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Metric ton (t) — a metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms
It is defined as exactly 1000 kilograms; the metric ton is also called the tonne. Used worldwide for measuring large masses in shipping, industry, agriculture, construction, freight, commodities, and vehicle weights.
- Symbol: t
- System: Non-SI unit accepted for use with SI; equal to 1000 kilograms
- Exact relations: 1 t = 1000 kg = 1,000,000 g = 1,000,000,000 mg
- Imperial equivalents (derived from 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly): 1 t ≈ 2204.62 lb ≈ 1.10231 US short tons ≈ 0.984207 UK long tons
- Typical examples: a small car ~1.5 t; a shipping container load can be tens of t; bulk grain or cement often measured in t.
Pound (lb) — an imperial and US customary unit of mass
It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms; this is the international avoirdupois pound used for ordinary mass and weight measurements. Used mainly in the United States and some other countries for measuring body weight, food, packages, shipping, sports equipment, and everyday masses.
- Symbol: lb
- System: Imperial and US customary unit for mass
- Exact relations: 1 lb = 16 oz = 0.45359237 kg = 453.59237 g
- Metric equivalents: 1 lb ≈ 0.453592 kg ≈ 453.592 g
- Typical examples: a loaf of bread ~1 lb; a laptop ~3 lb; an adult person ~150 lb.