Template:GRT

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[edit] Purpose

To show gross register tonnage in a consistent manner that is compliant with WP:MOSNUM. In particular it:

  • capitalization and spelling are standardized (i.e. GRT, Grt, grt, G.R.T., g.r.t. and so forth),
  • the link to the definition is standardized,
  • spells out "XXX gross register tons" and introduces the abbreviation GRT on the first use in an article,
  • links to Gross Register Tonnage on the first use in an article,
  • uses the abbreviation GRT on subsequent uses in the article, and
  • inserts a   between the number and the unit.

[edit] Usage

{{GRT|number|first=yes}}

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

[edit] Examples

Input Displays as
{{GRT|36,000|first=yes}} 36,000 gross register tons (GRT)
{{GRT|36,000}} 36,000 GRT

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