US Short Ton
Definition: The US short ton is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.184 kilograms). It is commonly used in the United States for industrial, construction, and freight measurements.
History: The US ton evolved from British weight standards but was adapted to a simpler 2,000-pound definition in the 19th century. This made calculations easier for commerce and industry. Unlike the UK long ton, the US short ton was not influenced by the British imperial system but remained a domestic standard.
Current Use: The US ton is extensively used in the shipping, construction, and manufacturing industries. It appears in cargo shipping, material weight specifications, and fuel measurements, particularly in the United States where metric adoption is limited.
Pound (lbs)
Definition: The pound (lbs) is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is officially defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound remains a key weight measurement in various fields, including trade, cooking, and sports.
History: The pound has origins in Roman and medieval systems. The Roman libra (from which 'lbs' is derived) influenced various European weight standards. Over time, the British and American systems evolved independently, with the UK adopting the avoirdupois pound in 1824. The international pound was standardized in 1959 to align with metric conversions, ensuring consistency across different regions.
Current Use: The pound is widely used in the US and UK for body weight, grocery items, and postal services. It also appears in aviation, sports (boxing and wrestling), and commercial trade, particularly where metric adoption is incomplete.
Quick Conversion Table US Short Ton to Pound (lbs)
1 US Short Ton equal to 2,000 Pound (lbs)
5 US Short Ton equal to 10,000 Pound (lbs)
10 US Short Ton equal to 20,000 Pound (lbs)
20 US Short Ton equal to 40,000 Pound (lbs)
30 US Short Ton equal to 60,000 Pound (lbs)
50 US Short Ton equal to 100,000 Pound (lbs)
75 US Short Ton equal to 150,000 Pound (lbs)
100 US Short Ton equal to 200,000 Pound (lbs)