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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Ton or tonne

please explain why the spelling difference

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1 tonne = 1 metric ton = a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) 1 ton (AmE) = 2000 lb.

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  • 1 tonne = 1 metric ton = a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) 1 ton (AmE) = 2000 lb.
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1 tonne = 1 metric ton = a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb)

1 ton (AmE) = 2000 lb.
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Tonne is a metric measure with French spelling = 1,000Kg

Imperial ton (Middle English Spelling) used in Britain = 2,240 pounds

Ton in the USA =2000 pounds
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