Ton (Short) [ton (US)]
The short ton, also known as the US ton, is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States.
1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
1 short ton ≈ 907.1847 kilograms
Symbol: often written as ton (US) or simply ton in American usage
Commonly used in U.S. industries like agriculture, mining, and freight
Key Facts:
1 short ton = 2,000 lb
≈ 907.18 kg
Not the same as the metric ton (1,000 kg) or long ton (UK, 2,240 lb)
Used for large-scale weight measurements in the U.S.
The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is widely used in domestic trade and industry.