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United Kingdom
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The short ton, equal to 2,000 pounds, is a less commonly used unit of weight measurement overshadowed by the metric ton in the UK.
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United States
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In the United States, a short ton is a commonly used unit of weight measurement equal to 2,000 pounds, often utilized in industries like shipping and manufacturing.
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China
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In China, the short ton is not commonly used, with the metric system being preferred.
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New Zealand
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The concept of the short ton is not commonly used in New Zealand, with the metric system being preferred.
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