Long ton

Unit of mass

The long ton, also known as the imperial ton, displacement ton, or British ton, is a measurement unit equal to 2,240 pounds (1,016.0 kg). It is the name for the unit called the "ton" in the avoirdupois system of weights or Imperial system of measurements. It was standardised in the 13th century.

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