The difference between Long ton and Register ton
When used as nouns, long ton means the avoirdupois or imperial ton of 2,240 pounds, whereas register ton means a unit of a ship's capacity equal to 100 cubic feet or 2.83 m3.
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Long ton as a noun:
The Avoirdupois or Imperial ton of 2,240 pounds.
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Register ton as a noun (nautical, obsolete):
A unit of a ship's capacity equal to 100 cubic feet or 2.83 m3.