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What is the difference between a short ton, a long ton, and a metric ton?

April 26, 2017difference metric short ton

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What is the difference between a short ton, a long ton, and a metric ton?

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A “short ton” or “U.S. ton,” sometimes called a “net ton” or simply a “ton,” equals 2,000 pounds. A “long ton” or “avoirdupois ton” is 2,240 pounds. A “metric ton” or “tonne” is 2,204.62 pounds.