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Kinda off topic: Is there another ton except the metric one?

Metric ton / tonne: 1000 kg

Imperial (long) ton: 2240 lbs (1016 kg) (UK)

Imperial (short) ton: 2000 lbs (907 kg) (USA, Canada)

Oh. Thanks! I was expecting the imperial ton to have a different name like most other metric/imperial units. TIL.

UK imperial ton 2240 pounds = 1016kg. UK now uses only metric ton = 1000kg. USA ton 2000 pounds = 907kg. I believe this ton is still in use.