Actually, 1000 Kg (2240 lbs) is exactly one long ton, or "tonne."A short ton is just a "ton" in America, and is 2000 pounds, or about 907 Kg.So it's neither "about" nor "short," but it is a tonne and damn cool. Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
A short ton is just a "ton" in America, and is 2000 pounds, or about 907 Kg.
So it's neither "about" nor "short," but it is a tonne and damn cool.