Tonne
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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.
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Industrial Scale
Commonly used in industrial and commercial settings, like shipping, to describe large quantities. The factory produces five tonnes of paper daily.
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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.