2000 lbs standard, 909 kg metric.
Whenever shipping internationally, it may be best to question.
If not, you could easily end up with unexpected charges.
To the best of my understanding this is the way it goes...
Short ton = 2,000 pounds (MOST COMMON IN USA)
Metric ton = 2,205 pounds
Long ton = 2,240 pounds
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A ton in the United States is 2000 pounds. A metric ton, which is not actually part of the International System of Units (SI) is equal to 1000 kilograms, or 2200 pounds.
One ton in US weight.
2,000,000 pounds.
One ton of asphalt typically weighs around 2,000 pounds or 907 kilograms.
One ton is a unit of weight equivalent to 2,000 pounds. It measures the weight of an object or quantity, with one ton typically being used to measure large or heavy items such as cars, trucks, and cargo shipments.
They are the same weight, as one metric ton is equal to one US ton, both equivalent to 2,204.62 pounds or 1,000 kilograms.