It is expressed in tonnes (1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb)) or long tons (2,240 pounds (1,016 kg)). This measurement is also used in the U.S. tonnage of naval ships.

ton 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈtən plural tons also ton Synonyms of ton 1 : any of various units of weight:

TON definition: a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois short ton, or net ton in the United States and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois long ton in Great …

Variant tons of capacity have existed for specific commodities, such as the English water ton, used to measure petroleum products and equal to 224 British Imperial System gallons; the timber ton of 40 …

tons of We have tons of food left over from the party. "Do you have any rubber bands?" "Oh, yeah, tons. Help yourself." He did tons of work on the house while we were away. He's got tons and tons of …

The weight of a full-grown male African elephant may range up to 7 metric tons, which is equal to 15,400 pounds (lbs). The weight of a small car is approximately 1 ton.

a. A large extent, amount, or number: has a ton of work; gets tons of fan mail. b. Used adverbially with a or in the plural to mean "to a great degree or extent" or "frequently": felt a ton better; has seen her …

[countable] (pl. tons, (or )ton) a unit for measuring weight, equal to 2,000 pounds (informal) What have you got in this bag? It weighs a ton! compare tonne

Nov 15, 2024 · Solved math problem 2 A shipping container has a volume of 1,326 cubic feet, what is its volume when converted to tons as a unit of volume? Answer Remember that the shipping ton for …

Convert cubic yards of material into both US tons and metric tonnes. Note that converting between cubic yards (unit of volume) and tons (unit of weight) requires a density figure, as explained below. To work …