Tonlar

Tonlar is the Turkish plural form of ton, a unit of mass used in international trade and science. In Turkish texts, tonlar typically denote multiple tons and are part of everyday measurements for bulk quantities.

Most Turkish usage adopts the metric ton, or tonne, defined as 1,000 kilograms. The symbol t is commonly used in technical writing. The metric ton is the standard unit for mass in Turkey’s commerce and industry.

There are other ton units that have appeared in historical or international contexts: the US short ton, equal to 2,000 pounds (about 907.185 kilograms), and the UK long ton, equal to 2,240 pounds (about 1,016.047 kilograms). Although the metric ton is standard in Turkey, some international documents may reference these alternatives.

Conversions between these units are: 1 metric ton = 1,000 kilograms; 1 short ton ≈ 907.18474 kilograms; 1 long ton ≈ 1,016.04691 kilograms.

Tonlar are used to quantify bulk materials such as coal, grain, steel, and other commodities, in shipping, mining, construction, and agriculture. Prices, weights, and tariffs are often stated per ton in trade.