concept   short ton
culture   United Kingdom
statement   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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1 short ton United Kingdom Less commonly used unit of weight measurement, with the metric ton (equal to 1,000 kilograms) being the standard in most industries and contexts. 1
2 short ton United Kingdom Equal to 2,000 pounds 1
3 short ton United Kingdom Equivalent to 2000 pounds 1
4 short ton United Kingdom Rarely used, as the metric ton (tonne) is the standard unit of weight in the UK. 1
5 short ton United Kingdom Less commonly used, with the metric ton (or long ton) being the standard unit of weight measurement. 1