Tonnes vs. Tons: Metric vs. Imperial Measurements Strike Again
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When you measure the weight of global trade, always indicate the unit and, in parentheses, the equivalent in kilograms. Note the systems that your readers expect.
In the United States, short tons appear in raw material reports, but international contracts generally specify tons. In the United Kingdom and Canada, tons are standard.
In the specifications, define the terms the first time you use them so that readers understand what each unit means on the surface.
