The metric ton or tonne (t) equals 1,000 kilograms and is used for measuring heavy cargo, industrial output, and vehicle weights worldwide. Shipping containers, steel production, and greenhouse gas emissions are all commonly reported in tonnes. One tonne equals approximately 2,204.6 pounds or about 1.1023 short tons.

The jin (斤) is a traditional Chinese unit of weight equal to 500 grams, or exactly half a kilogram. It remains the most common weight unit in Chinese markets, groceries, and daily life, where vegetables, meat, and fruit are sold by the jin. One jin equals 1.1023 pounds or exactly 500 grams.