Template:DWT/doc

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[edit] Purpose

To show deadweight tonnage, whether expressed in metric or long tons, in a consistent manner. Also to introduce the units used and the intended meaning of the abbreviation DWT the first time it is used in an article.

[edit] Usage

{{DWT|number|unit|first=yes}}

Specify first=yes to create a verbose description suitable for the first occurance on a page.

[edit] Examples

Input	Displays as
{{DWT\|36,000\|metric\|first=yes}}	36,000 metric tons of deadweight (DWT)
{{DWT\|36,000\|long\|first=yes}}	36,000 long tons of deadweight (DWT)
{{DWT\|36,000\|metric}}	36,000 DWT
{{DWT\|36,000\|long}}	36,000 DWT
{{DWT\|36,000}}	36,000 DWT
{{DWT\|36,000\|\|first=yes}}	36,000 tons of deadweight (DWT)