The difference between Measurement ton and Short ton
When used as nouns, measurement ton means a unit of volume for cargo freight usually reckoned at 40 u.s. or imperial cubic feet, whereas short ton means a unit of ship capacity or weight equal to 2,000 u.s. or imperial pounds.
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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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Short ton as a noun:
A unit of ship capacity or weight equal to 2,000 U.S. or Imperial pounds.