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Weight/Mass | Convert from gigatonne to quintal [French] |
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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 (quintal [French]) The quintal [French] is a traditional unit of weight in France. The traditional French quintal equaled 100 livres (48.95 kilograms or 107.9 pounds), but today the word "quintal" in France usually means a larger metric unit.
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