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 pound?

A pound is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to 16 ounces. It is widely used in the United States for body weight, grocery shopping, and general weight measurement.

Worked examples

1 short ton (US) = 2,000 pound

1 pound = 0.45359237 kilogram

More Mass conversions

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• Convert short ton (US) to microgram
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• Convert short ton (US) to long ton (UK)