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A quick definition of ton:
Term: TON
Definition: A ton is a unit of weight used to measure heavy objects. There are two types of tons: the long ton and the short ton. A long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds, while a short ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. To give you an idea of how heavy that is, imagine trying to lift a car or a small elephant - that's about a ton!
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A unit of weight measurement that can refer to either:
- Long ton: 20 long hundredweight (2,240 pounds), or 1.016 metric tons.
- Short ton: 20 short hundredweight (2,000 pounds), or 0.907 metric tons.
For example, if a shipment of goods weighs 4,000 pounds, it would be equal to 2 short tons or 1.814 metric tons.
The term "ton" is commonly used in industries such as shipping, construction, and agriculture to measure the weight of large objects or quantities of materials. Understanding the difference between long and short tons is important for accurate measurement and calculation.