A short ton (usually known simply as a "ton") is equal to 2000 pounds, while a long ton is equal to 2240 pounds.
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A pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States, equal to 16 ounces. A ton is a larger unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds.
One short ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds, while one long ton is equivalent to 2,240 pounds. Therefore, the weight difference between a short ton and a long ton is 240 pounds.
The main difference between a 2 ton and a 3 ton unit is their cooling capacity. A 3 ton unit can cool a larger space more efficiently compared to a 2 ton unit. The right choice depends on the size of the area you want to cool.
To convert the cost per ton to cost per pound, you need to know how many pounds are in a ton. Since there are 2000 pounds in a ton, to find the cost per pound you would divide the cost per ton by 2000. In this case, $215.00 per ton would be $0.1075 per pound.
A ton is greater than a pound. Specifically, there are 2,000 pounds in one ton.
There are 2000 pounds in 1 ton.