Wikipedia: Ton

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# the long ton (2240 lb or 1016.047 kg)
# the short ton (2000 lb or 907.185 kg)
# the tonne (or metric ton) (1000 kg)

# short ton (U.S.) = 907.185 kg (2000 lb)
# tonne (metric) = 1000 kg
# long ton (British) = 1016.047 kg (2240 lb)

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Since all three have the same name, it can sometimes be difficult to tell which unit is being used.

There are three similar units of mass called the ton(ne):