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A metric ton weighs more than a customary ton. A metric ton is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds. In contrast, a customary ton, often referred to as a short ton in the United States, is equal to 2,000 pounds. Therefore, a metric ton is about 220.62 pounds heavier than a customary ton.
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What does 1000kilograms equal?
One 'metric ton'. On earth, that much mass weighs roughly 2204.62 pounds (rounded), or 10.23% more than a 'customary' ton.
Does the same hippo weigh more or less than 5000 oz?
less
Does a hippo weigh more or less than 5000 ounces?
More.
What is a more reasonable metric unit for a book 1g or 1kg kg or 1g?
A book could weigh a kilogram. It is also likely to weigh a few hundreds of grams.
Why are the ingredient amounts given in both customary and metric amounts?
Ingredient amounts are provided in both customary and metric units to accommodate a wider audience, as different regions and cultures use different measurement systems. This dual presentation ensures that recipes are accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with either system. Additionally, metric measurements are often considered more precise, which can be crucial in baking and cooking. By offering both, recipe creators cater to the preferences and requirements of diverse cooks.
Is customary more then metric?
It can be more or less. An once (customary) is bigger than a gram (metric) but a pound (customary) is smaller than a kilogram (metric).
Which is larger a metric ton or customary ton?
Depends on if by 'customary' you're referring to a short ton or a long ton. A short ton is less than a metric ton; a long ton is more than a metric ton.
What are some similarities between the customary and metric systems?
they both have more then ten of them
Is celsius temperature related more to metric measurements or to customary measurements?
Yes.
Does a nickel weigh more or less than 16g?
Much less - 5.00 gm. The nickel was designed as the first metric coin, at a time when the U.S. almost went metric all the way back in 1866.
Why does the metric system allow for more accuracy than the customary system?
It Goes By Tens. It Is More Easy to Understand.
Do American schools teach the metric conversions to students?
NoYes they do. In science classes it is actually more likely to see metric conversions than customary conversions. This is because most of the world uses metric.
Where on earth do you weigh more and weigh less?
near the poles you weigh more
Which is more accurate ml or fluid ounces?
The are two different systems of measurement customary and metric, but ml is more accurate because of smaller increments
Does meat weigh the same after mincing?
its no does it weigh more or less
Why is the metric system a good system for scientists to use?
#1:It is very simple to convert#2:It is more accurate than the Customary System
Why is metric better than customary?
It isn't better. The customary might seem better because most Americans know the parts of the customary system they need to know and therefore it seems easy to use. 99 per cent of the world's population can't be wrong in using the modern metric system as an everyday measurement system.
