Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tona
Noun
/ˈtoʊ.nə/
Definition
A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms.
Examples
- The truck can carry up to ten tona of cargo.
- We need to order a tona of steel for the construction project.
- This fruit weighs about a tona when packed for shipping.
Meaning
In the context of measurement, a tona is a metric unit commonly used to express the weight of larger items or quantities, particularly in industrial and commercial settings.
Synonyms
- Metric ton
- 1,000 kilograms
- Short ton (in certain contexts)