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The short ton (S/T) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 lb (exactly 907.18474 kg). In the United States it is often called simply ton without distinguishing it from the metric ton (or tonne, 1,000 kilograms) or the long ton (2,240 pounds)-rather, the other two are specifically noted. There are, however, some U.S. applications for which unspecified tons normally means long tons (for example, Navy ships) or metric tons (world grain production figures).
Both the long and short ton are defined as 20 hundredweights, but a hundredweight is 112 pounds (which is equal to 8 stone) in the Imperial system (long or gross hundredweight) and 100 pounds in the U.S. system (short or net hundredweight).
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y ago2000 pounds minus the amount it is shorted 2000 pounds minus the amount it is shorted
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∙ 8y agoA 'short ton' is a US ton, equal to 2,000 pounds.
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∙ 13y agoAbout 907,200 grams in one short ton.
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∙ 14y ago1800 lbs.
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How does a metric tonne compare to a short ton?
Short ton is a US measurement of 2000 pounds Long ton is a British measurement of 2240 pounds A ton is a ton which is 20 hundredweight so the term actually means the same thing In America 100 pounds equals hundredweight, and in England hundredweight is 112 pounds We should all switch to the Metric ton and be on the same page.long ton is 2,240 lb short ton is 2,000 lb (used in the US) you can find out about the history behind these at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ton
How much in kilos is a short ton?
A short Ton contains 907.18474 kilogrammes
How many cups are in a ton?
Cups are a volume measurement, and tons are a weight measurement.
Is dry short ton same as dry ton?
No. A short ton is what Americans use and that is 2000 pounds. A ton is the proper term and is 2240 pounds
What metric measurement should you do to measure a dolphin?
ton
What weight measurement is abbreviated as dst?
DST stands for Dry Short Ton.
What measurement is more than a ton?
There is Long Ton which is an English measurement and is 2,240 pounds. The 'short ton' is the ton that most Americans refer to which is 2000 pounds. Also a metric ton (or also called tonne) is 1000 kg, which is equal to about 2204.6 pounds.
How does a metric tonne compare to a short ton?
Short ton is a US measurement of 2000 pounds Long ton is a British measurement of 2240 pounds A ton is a ton which is 20 hundredweight so the term actually means the same thing In America 100 pounds equals hundredweight, and in England hundredweight is 112 pounds We should all switch to the Metric ton and be on the same page.long ton is 2,240 lb short ton is 2,000 lb (used in the US) you can find out about the history behind these at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ton
What is the difference between a short ton and a metric ton?
A short ton, known in the United States simply as the "ton", is equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18 kilograms). The SI unit of measurement, the metric ton, or tonne, is 1,000 kilograms(2,204.62 pounds). The metric ton was introduced in 1960 to standardize measurements. Since the introduction of the metric system, the short ton is rarely used outside of the United States.
What other measurement is 3 ounces is equal to?
0.013392857 Stone 0.1875 Pound 9.375E-5 Short Ton 8.3705357E-5 Long Ton 8.5048569E-5 Metric Ton 0.085048569 Kilogram 85.048569 Gram
Which unit of measurement would be most appropriate for measuring the mass of a train?
Ton Ton Ton Ton
What is the difference between Cubic meter and metric ton?
Cubic meter is a measurement of volume, and metric ton is a measurement of weight.
1959 Chevrolet half ton short bed step sides what is the measurement from front wheel to rear wheel?
114" center to center
How much in kilos is a short ton?
A short Ton contains 907.18474 kilogrammes
How many pounds in 0.6 t?
0.6 short ton = 1200 pounds0.6 long ton = 1344 pounds1 short ton = 2000 pounds1 long ton = 2240 pounds0.6 short ton = 0.6 short ton * 2000 pounds/1 short ton = 1200 pounds0.6 long ton = 0.6 long ton * 2240 pounds/1 long ton = 1344 pounds
How many pounds are in 18 tons?
1 short ton = 2 000 pounds 18 short tons = 36,000 lbs A long ton is a British measurement and equivilent to 2240 pounds. Not to be confused with the US "short ton".
What is the abbreviation for tonne?
A short ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds. This unit of measurement can be abbreviated as ST. In the United States the term is shortened to just ton which is abbreviated as T.
