The difference between Long ton and Measurement ton

When used as nouns, long ton means the avoirdupois or imperial ton of 2,240 pounds, whereas measurement ton means a unit of volume for cargo freight usually reckoned at 40 u.s. or imperial cubic feet.


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  1. Long ton as a noun:

    The Avoirdupois or Imperial ton of 2,240 pounds.

  1. Measurement ton as a noun:

    A unit of volume for cargo freight usually reckoned at 40 U.S. or Imperial cubic feet.

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