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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Long ton as a noun:
The Avoirdupois or Imperial ton of 2,240 pounds.
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Metric ton as a noun:
A tonne, a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.