Cool MateMeaning of Tonne
In simple words: A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms.
Tonne in a sentence
- a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes
- a 17-tonne truck
How to use Tonne
Commonly used in science and industry, especially in countries that use the metric system. Not to be used in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'weight' may suffice.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'ton' — think of a ton of bricks to remember weight.
Related words
Collocations with Tonne
- metric tonne
- tonne of carbon
- tonne truck
- tonne weight
- tonne capacity
Synonyms for Tonne
- metric ton
- kilogram
- weight unit
Opposites of Tonne
- gram
- pound
Common mistakes with Tonne
- Confused with 'ton', which is different and heavier (2,000 pounds in the US).
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'ton' in metric contexts.
- Using 'tonne' when referring to volume instead of weight.
Tonne appears in
Tonne in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طن
وحدة وزن تساوي 1000 كيلوجرام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
টন
১০০০ কিলোগ্রামের সমান ওজনের একটি একক।
- GermanDeutsch
Tonne
Eine Gewichtseinheit, die 1.000 Kilogramm entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
Tonelada
Una unidad de peso que equivale a 1000 kilogramos.
- Persianفارسی
تن
یک واحد وزن برابر با ۱۰۰۰ کیلوگرم.
- FrenchFrançais
Tonne
Une unité de poids qui vaut 1 000 kilogrammes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टन
1,000 किलोग्राम के बराबर वजन की एक इकाई।
- ItalianItaliano
Tonnellata
Un'unità di peso pari a 1.000 chilogrammi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tonelada
Uma unidade de peso igual a 1.000 quilos.
- RussianРусский
Тонна
Единица веса, равная 1000 килограммам.
- Urduاردو
ٹن
وزن کی ایک اکائی جو 1000 کلوگرام کے برابر ہے۔
- Chinese中文
吨
一种重量单位，等于1000公斤。
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Frequently asked questions about Tonne
What does Tonne mean?
A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms.
What is the definition of Tonne?
a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1 000 kilograms
How do you use Tonne in a sentence?
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes
Can you give another example of Tonne?
a 17-tonne truck
What are synonyms for Tonne?
Common alternatives include metric ton, kilogram, weight unit.
What is the opposite of Tonne?
Opposite meanings include gram, pound.
What words go with Tonne?
It commonly pairs with metric tonne, tonne of carbon, tonne truck, tonne weight, tonne capacity.
What are common mistakes when using Tonne?
Confused with 'ton', which is different and heavier (2,000 pounds in the US). Incorrectly spelling it as 'ton' in metric contexts. Using 'tonne' when referring to volume instead of weight.
How do you pronounce Tonne?
US: /["/tʌn/"]/, UK: /["/tʌn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tonne?
Commonly used in science and industry, especially in countries that use the metric system. Not to be used in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'weight' may suffice.
What CEFR level is Tonne?
"Tonne" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.