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QUESTION:

What is the difference between the three different types of Ton - short ton, long ton, and metric ton?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.
John Bonforte, Sr.

Monmouth Rubber & Plastics
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