What is the difference between a short ton and a metric ton?

A short ton equals 2,000 LBS. A metric ton equals 2,204.6 LBS. More.

A "short ton" or "U.S. ton," sometimes called a "net ton" or simply a "ton," equals 2,000 pounds. A "long ton" or "avoirdupois ton" is 2,240 pounds. A "metric ton" or "tonne" is 2,204.62 pounds.

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