Metric Ton (t)
Definition: The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and agriculture to measure large quantities of goods, raw materials, and heavy equipment.
History: The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a standardized large-scale mass measurement. It replaced various regional weight units, ensuring uniformity in global trade and heavy industry. It remains a key unit in logistics, construction, and manufacturing.
Current Use: The metric ton is widely used for measuring bulk materials, including metals, grains, and industrial products. It is a fundamental unit in international trade, construction, and logistics, simplifying large-scale weight measurements in commercial and engineering applications.
Stone (st)
Definition: The stone (st) is a British unit of mass equivalent to 14 pounds, or approximately 6.35 kilograms. It is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight and, historically, agricultural produce and trade goods.
History: The stone has been used in Europe for centuries, with varying values depending on the region and commodity measured. The British stone was standardized at 14 pounds in 1835 under the Weights and Measures Act, primarily for weighing people and livestock. While largely replaced by metric units, it remains popular in sports and healthcare.
Current Use: The stone is still used in the UK and Ireland to express body weight, especially in medical and fitness contexts. It is less common in trade but occasionally used for measuring wool and agricultural products.
Quick Conversion Table Metric Ton (t) to Stone (st)
1 Metric Ton (t) equal to 157.4730444 Stone (st)
5 Metric Ton (t) equal to 787.3652221 Stone (st)
10 Metric Ton (t) equal to 1,574.7304442 Stone (st)
20 Metric Ton (t) equal to 3,149.4608884 Stone (st)
30 Metric Ton (t) equal to 4,724.1913325 Stone (st)
50 Metric Ton (t) equal to 7,873.6522209 Stone (st)
75 Metric Ton (t) equal to 11,810.4783313 Stone (st)
100 Metric Ton (t) equal to 15,747.3044418 Stone (st)