The difference between Metric ton and Short ton

When used as nouns, metric ton means a tonne, a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, whereas short ton means a unit of ship capacity or weight equal to 2,000 u.s. or imperial pounds.


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  1. Metric ton as a noun:

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

  1. Short ton as a noun:

    A unit of ship capacity or weight equal to 2,000 U.S. or Imperial pounds.