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Tonne

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Weight Precision

Used for objects too heavy for kilograms, offering precise weight measure in larger contexts.

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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.

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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.

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The wrestler joked he weighed a tonne, eliciting laughter.
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