The difference between Long ton and Metric ton

When used as nouns, long ton means the avoirdupois or imperial ton of 2,240 pounds, whereas metric ton means a tonne, a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.


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  1. Long ton as a noun:

    The Avoirdupois or Imperial ton of 2,240 pounds.

  1. Metric ton as a noun:

    A tonne, a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.