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