Meaning of the word "metric ton" in English

What does "metric ton" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

metric ton

US /ˈmɛtrɪk tʌn/
UK /ˈmɛtrɪk tʌn/

Noun

a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds)

Example:
The ship carried 50,000 metric tons of cargo.
The factory produces 100 metric tons of steel per day.