What is the difference between the three different types of Ton – short ton, long ton, and metric ton?

QUESTION:

What is the difference between the three different types of Ton – short ton, long ton, and metric ton?

ANSWER:

The three types are all a measure of mass (weight) the short ton aka US ton is 2,000/lbs. The long ton aka Imperial (British) ton is 2240 lbs. The third ton is the metric tonne which is, equal to 1000 kilograms, or approximately 2204 pounds.
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