Tonne

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Weight PrecisionPlay
Used for objects too heavy for kilograms, offering precise weight measure in larger contexts. SlideThe new bridge’s steel structure weighs 2,000 tonnes.
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Industrial ScalePlay
Commonly used in industrial and commercial settings, like shipping, to describe large quantities. SlideThe factory produces five tonnes of paper daily.
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Not for PeoplePlay
Inappropriate for human weight, it's too large a unit and could seem disrespectful or humorous. SlideThe wrestler joked he weighed a tonne, eliciting laughter.