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A ton of rocks and a ton of water both weigh the same, which is one ton. Weight is determined by the mass of an object, regardless of its composition.
The term "gross ton" can refer to either a long ton or a metric ton, both of which are larger than a short ton. A long ton is equivalent to 2,240 pounds, while a metric ton is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms.
They both weigh the same, a ton is a unit of weight and it is equivalent to 2000 pounds regardless of the material being weighed. So, a ton of gold and a ton of feathers both weigh one ton.
No, a metric ton is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms, while a ton (also known as a short ton) is equivalent to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907 kilograms. Therefore, a metric ton is smaller than a ton.
If there are 16 ounces in a pound, and 2000 pounds in a ton, then there are 32,000 ounces in a ton.