The ton is a unit of measure. It has a long history and has acquired a number of meanings and uses over the years.

Trivia about ton

  • A "long" one is 2,240 pounds, a "short" one is 2,000
  • 32,000 ounces make a short one; 3,274 more make a metric one
  • Following "assay", this 3-letter word is a unit of mass; following "freight", it's a unit of capacity
  • In Great Britain a "long" one of these is equal to 2,240 pounds
  • A "long" one of these is 2,240 pounds