how many pounds is a ton equal to
In the United States and Canada, a ton is sometimes referred to as a short ton or net ton and is always equal to 2,000 pounds. In the United Kingdom, where the imperial system is used, the ton is often referred to as a long ton and is equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016 kilograms. In areas where the metric system is used, a metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms.