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US StandardPlay
In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds. SlideThe bridge's weight limit is 10 tons.
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Imperial vs MetricPlay
'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight. SlideImported goods are measured in metric tonnes.