Not necessarily. "Tons" may refer to metric tons, or to imperial tons, which are slightly different. If you live in a country that usually uses metric units, then it can probably be assumed that metric tons is used. If you live in a country that usually uses imperial units, the other type of ton is probably assumed. In case of doubt, better to specify which "ton" is meant, or avoid using "tons" altogether.
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1 short ton = 0.9078 metric tons 1 long ton = 1.016 metric tons
The conversion factor between metric tons (t) and kilograms (kg) is 1,000. This means that 1 metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms. To convert from metric tons to kilograms, you multiply the weight in metric tons by 1,000. To convert from kilograms to metric tons, you divide the weight in kilograms by 1,000.
Formula: metric tons x 2,204.6 = pounds
47,900 pounds is 21.73 metric tons.
12,000 pounds is 5.443 metric tons.