It is expressed in tonnes (1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb)) or long tons (2,240 pounds (1,016 kg)). This measurement is also used in the U.S. tonnage of naval ships.

Jul 18, 2015 · ton 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈtən plural tons also ton Synonyms of ton 1 : any of various units of weight:

Ton definition: a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois short ton, or net ton in the United States and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois long ton …

Variant tons of capacity have existed for specific commodities, such as the English water ton, used to measure petroleum products and equal to 224 British Imperial System gallons; the …

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tons of We have tons of food left over from the party. "Do you have any rubber bands?" "Oh, yeah, tons. Help yourself." He did tons of work on the house while we were away. He's got …

The weight of a full-grown male African elephant may range up to 7 metric tons, which is equal to 15,400 pounds (lbs). The weight of a small car is approximately 1 ton.

a. A large extent, amount, or number: has a ton of work; gets tons of fan mail. b. Used adverbially with a or in the plural to mean "to a great degree or extent" or "frequently": felt a ton better; has …

3 days ago · ton (plural tons) Any of various units of mass, originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly: The short ton of 2000 pounds (about 907 kg), 20 …

[countable] (pl. tons, (or )ton) a unit for measuring weight, equal to 2,000 pounds (informal) What have you got in this bag? It weighs a ton! compare tonne