How Many Pounds in a Ton?

[brittonsjohn]

Not quite sure How Many Pounds in a Ton—any help?

 

[Gsusangrey]

There are 2,000 pounds in a short ton (used in the U.S.) and 2,240 pounds in a long ton (used in the UK). A metric ton equals 2,204.62 pounds.

 

[sanjay]

There are 2,000 pounds in a US ton (also called a short ton). This measurement is used primarily in the United States. A ton is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds, helping measure heavy objects or materials.

 

[Jone]

In the U.S., one ton (short ton) equals 2,000 pounds. In the U.K. (long ton), it equals 2,240 pounds. A metric ton (tonne) equals about 2,204 pounds. Always check which ton is being used based on region or context.

 

[rathore]

In the US, 2,000 pounds constitute a ton (also known as a short ton). This measure is mainly applied in the US. A ton is a weight equivalent to 2000 pounds which is used to measure heavy objects or materials.

 

[HudsonSda]

In the United States, 1 ton equals 2,000 pounds (called a short ton). In the United Kingdom, 1 ton equals 2,240 pounds (called a long ton). There's also the metric ton (tonne) used internationally, which equals 1,000 kilograms or about 2,204.62 pounds in weight conversion.

 

[HudsonSda]

There are 2,000 pounds in a U.S ton.

For reference:

• 1 U.S. ton = 2,000 pounds
• 1 U.K. (long) ton = 2,240 pounds
• 1 metric ton (tonne) = 2,204.62 pounds

 

[nikhilrajoria]

1. US (Short Ton): 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
2. UK (Long Ton): 1 ton = 2,240 pounds
3. Metric Ton (Tonne): 1 tonne = 2204.62lbs.

 

[simran]

There are 2,000 pounds in a U.S. ton (short ton) and 2,240 pounds in a U.K. ton (long ton).