metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see Metric System Table

Examples of metric ton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Circ is partnering with Chinese spandex and polyurethane producer Huafon to develop a textile recycling site in China, with a first phase designed to process about 200 metric tons of waste a day. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Together, these components add up to approximately 4,817 US tons (4,370 metric tons). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, latest market figures indicate heavy fuel oil commonly used by these carriers has reached 686 dollars per metric ton, up 67% from the same period last year. — CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Avoiding such collisions will also be crucial for Starmind, as each orbiting data center will be fairly large, with a mass up to 4,000kg (4 metric tons) and a solar panel spanning up to 246 feet. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for metric ton

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun

Kids Definition

metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see metric system