What are pounds?
Pounds are a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and some other countries, where 1 pound is equivalent to approximately 0.4536 kilograms. It is often used to measure smaller items or quantities, such as groceries, personal weight, or packages.
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What is a ton?
A ton is a unit of measurement commonly used to quantify weight or mass. There are three main types of tons: the metric ton (also known as the tonne), the imperial ton (also known as the long ton) and the American / English ton (also known as the short ton).
The metric ton, or tonne, is the standard unit of mass in the metric system and is used in most countries around the world. It is equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
The imperial ton, or long ton, is used in the United Kingdom and some other countries and is equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.05 kilograms.
The American ton, or short ton, is used in the United States and some other countries and is equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.18475 kilograms.
