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Metric Units


UnitAbbreviationDescription
tons (metric)tonnes(European spelling: tonne) A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.6 pounds.
kilogramskgOne kilogram is equivalent to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds; the mass of a liter of water.
gramsgA metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
caratscaratAbbreviated "ct." and spelled with a "c" is a measure of weight used for gemstones. One carat is equal to 1/5 of a gram (200 milligrams).
milligramsmgA unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a gram.
micrograms�gA unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a gram.
imperial/ metric units
UnitAbbreviationDescription
long tonstons (long)A long ton is a British measurement and equivilent to 2,240 pounds. Not to be confused with the US "short ton"
tonstons (short)United States measurement also known as a short ton that equals 2,000 pounds
stonesstoneA British measurement of mass that equals approximately fourteen pounds
poundslbA unit of mass equal to 16 ounces
pounds (troy)troy poundsAn apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces or 373.242 grams
ounces (troy)troy ouncesa unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
ouncesozA unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams
pennyweightspenny weightsA measure of Troy weight equalling 24 grains or the twentieth part of a Troy ounce (there are 12 ounces in a pound Troy). Pennyweight is usually abbreviated dwt.
grainsgrain1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams

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