Ton

usgb/tʌn/
noun

A measurement of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms.

The truck could carry up to three tons of cargo.
Visual representation of "ton" - A measurement of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms.

Often appears as...

  • metric ton
  • ton of weight
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US Standard

In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds.

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The bridge's weight limit is 10 tons.
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Imperial vs Metric

'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight.

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Imported goods are measured in metric tonnes.
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