Short Ton

short ton

Couramment utilisé

The short ton, also called the net ton in North America, is the standard ton used in the United States for measuring large quantities. It differs from the metric ton and the long ton used in other English-speaking countries.

Convertisseur rapide

1 short-ton = g

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Short Ton (US Ton)

The short ton, also called the net ton in North America, is the standard ton used in the United States for measuring large quantities. It differs from the metric ton and the long ton used in other English-speaking countries.

Characteristics

  • Imperial system unit (North America)
  • 1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
  • 1 short ton = 907.185 kilograms
  • Also called: US ton, net ton
  • Common in: mining, agriculture, shipping in the US

Conversions

  • 1 short ton = 2000 pounds
  • 1 short ton = 32,000 ounces
  • 1 short ton = 907.185 kg
  • 1 short ton = 0.907185 metric tons
  • 1 short ton = 0.892857 long tons
  • 1 short ton = 64 quarters (quarter = 31.25 lbs)

Unités associées

Utilisé dans les régions

US
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