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Weight/Mass | Convert from gigatonne to kin [Japan] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (gigatonne) The gigatonne is a metric unit of mass or weight equal to one billion metric tons (tonnes) or about 2.2046 trillion pounds. This very large unit is used, for example, in discussing the amounts of carbon added to the atmosphere by human activities. Unit Definition (kin [Japan]) The kin is the Japanese version of the catty, a common weight unit of the Far East. The Japanese identified this unit with a traditional unit equal to about 1.323 pounds or almost exactly 600 grams; this is about 0.75% smaller than the Chinese catty.
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