tonne
Non-SI unit accepted for use with SI
| Name | Symbol | Quantity | SI units |
| tonne | t | mass | 103 kg |
The tonne, symbol t, is a non-SI unit of mass accepted for use with the SI.One tonne is equal to 1000 kilograms, or 1 megagram, symbol Mg. |
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For everyday use, one cubic metre of water has a mass of one tonne.

The tonne is the unit of mass used on international standard road traffic signs.
Usage
The symbol T is the SI symbol for the tesla, and should not be used as a symbol for tonne.
The symbol for tonne, t, should always be on the line, e.g. 7.5 t, and not written as a superscript.


The tonne, symbol t, is a non-SI unit of mass accepted for use with the SI.