1 metric ton = 1.10231131 short tonsIn the US we use "short tons" apparently. The UK uses a "long ton." A short ton is 2,000 pounds, a metric ton is 2,204 pounds, and a long ton is 2,240 pounds. So the British are closer :P
ps. your blog makes me learn things xD
1 metric ton = 1.10231131 short tons
ReplyDeleteIn the US we use "short tons" apparently. The UK uses a "long ton." A short ton is 2,000 pounds, a metric ton is 2,204 pounds, and a long ton is 2,240 pounds. So the British are closer :P
ps. your blog makes me learn things xD
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