What is short ton (US)?

A short ton is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States, equal to 2,000 pounds. It is used in industries such as mining, agriculture, and freight transportation.

What is long ton (UK)?

A long ton is a unit of mass historically used in the United Kingdom, equal to 2,240 pounds. It is used in shipping, naval architecture, and some industrial contexts in the UK.

Worked examples

1 short ton (US) = 0.89285714 long ton (UK)

1 long ton (UK) = 1,016.0469088 kilogram

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