Convert between Tonne and other Weight and Mass units.
Tonne
What is Ton?
Ton is a unit of weight. The term "ton" was derived from the the old french term "tonnerre".
Ton has various values between different systems of measurement:
- The metric ton (tonne) equals 2,204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
- In the United States, ton equals 2,000 pounds (short ton).
- In United Kingdom, ton equals 2,240 pounds (long ton).
Note that the metric ton is used in most countries nowadays.