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= Short ton
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A short ton is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States and is equivalent to 2,000 pounds (lbs). The short ton is part of the customary system of measurements used primarily in the U.S., and it is often used in contexts like shipping, construction, and industry. In metric terms, a short ton is approximately equal to 907.185 kilograms.