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20 hundredweight = 1 tonne (2240 lb)
In fact, 20 hundredweight = 2240 lb = 1 ton.
Tonne is, I think, used to mean 1000 kg = 2200 lb. i.e a metric ton(ne) (actually 2204.5 lb.)
Then there is the short ton, or US ton, which is 2000lb.
Simple really.
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