{"id":2072,"date":"2022-04-26T07:04:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2072"},"modified":"2024-01-01T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:06:39","slug":"ton-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton","title":{"rendered":"Ton? Definition, Symbol &amp; Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-5b0cdff1-c3e4-4a95-9c13-e917b3937bc5\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#0-what-is-a-ton>What Is a Ton?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#2-types-of-ton>Types of Ton<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#3-symbol-of-ton>Symbol of Ton<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#7-solved-examples-on-ton>Solved Examples on Ton<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#8-practice-problems-on-ton>Practice Problems on Ton<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton#9-frequently-asked-questions-on-ton>Frequently Asked Questions on Ton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-ton\">What Is a Ton?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A ton is a unit of weight in the US customary system, where 1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds<\/strong>. The US ton is also called a short ton. Thus, when we say a ton, we mean a short ton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 US ton $= 2000$ lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It is also a unit of weight or mass in the imperial system of measurement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It is used in most countries and 1 metric ton is equal to 1000 kilograms of weight. The word \u201cmetric ton\u201d has been derived from the word \u201ctun.\u201d Usually, tuns are huge barrels used to trade wine in most regions of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-weight-of-1-ton.png\" alt=\"A weight of 1 ton\" class=\"wp-image-37007\" title=\"A weight of 1 ton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-weight-of-1-ton.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-weight-of-1-ton-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-definition-of-ton\">Definition of Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Ton is a unit of mass in the US customary system, imperial system, and also in the metric system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 ton is equal to 2000 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1 US ton <\/strong>$= 2000$<strong> pounds (lbs) <\/strong>$=1000$<strong> kilograms (kg)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-types-of-ton\">Types of Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Ton may refer to several units of measure. Let\u2019s discuss three types, which are all a measure of mass (weight) in different systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A \u201cton\u201d may mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">the long ton, or the British (imperial) ton, which is 2240 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">the short ton, or the US ton, which is 2000 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">the tonne, also called the metric ton, which is 1000 kilograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/types-of-ton.png\" alt=\"Types of ton\" class=\"wp-image-37009\" title=\"Types of ton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/types-of-ton.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/types-of-ton-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Important Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 US ton $= 2000$ lb $= 907.1847$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 imperial ton $= 2240$ lb $= 1016.047$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">1 metric ton $= 2204.6226$ lb $= 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/us-ton-metric-ton-imperial-ton.png\" alt=\"US ton, metric ton, imperial ton\" class=\"wp-image-37010\" title=\"US ton, metric ton, imperial ton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/us-ton-metric-ton-imperial-ton.png 618w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/us-ton-metric-ton-imperial-ton-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-symbol-of-ton\">Symbol of Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The symbol for the unit ton is \u201c<strong>t<\/strong>.\u2019\u2019 (Not to be followed by a period. The dot here is a full stop.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It was assigned by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. It was accepted as the official unit back in 1879. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has also accepted the metric ton in the USA officially. It is preferred to spell out the unit instead of using the symbol since there are many unacceptable symbols in practice. It is a symbol and not an abbreviation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ton-symbol.png\" alt=\"Ton symbol\" class=\"wp-image-37011\" title=\"Ton symbol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ton-symbol.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ton-symbol-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-ton-as-a-unit-of-volume\">Ton as a Unit of Volume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The <strong>ton is also used as a measurement of volume, energy, and power<\/strong>. The freight itself, or a ship\u2019s cargo capacity, is also referred to as ton. The term \u201cfreight\u201d refers to goods that are moved from one location to another by any means.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here, ton or metric ton is used as a unit of volume. The measurement ton refers to 40 cubic feet. A 100 cubic feet is known as a register ton. 35 cubic feet is also known as a long ton of seawater.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The units of Imperial United States Customary, as well as ton or metric ton, both are spelled as ton in English. But they may differ in mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-fun-facts-about-ton\">Fun Facts about Ton!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In 1985, the use of many imperial units was banned, including ton, by the Weights and Measures Act of the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Are you wondering how much weight is 1 ton? The weight of a full-grown male African elephant may range up to 7 metric tons, which is equal to 15,400 pounds (lbs).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/african-elephant.png\" alt=\"African elephant\" class=\"wp-image-37012\" title=\"African elephant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/african-elephant.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/african-elephant-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The weight of a small car is approximately 1 ton.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The word \u201cton\u201d comes from the word \u201ctun,\u201d which refers to a big barrel used in the wine industry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;A blue whale weighs around 190 tons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In this article, we learned about the unit \u201cton\u201d with its definition, types, its relation with kilogram and pound. Let\u2019s solve a few examples and practice problems for better understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-solved-examples-on-ton\">Solved Examples on Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. An elephant weighs 15,000 pounds (lbs). How much does it weigh in ton?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that, 2000 pounds $=1$ ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hence, 15000 pounds $= \\frac{1}{2000} \\times 15000 = 7.5$ tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. What is 4.5 tons in pounds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> We know that, 1 ton $= 2000$ pounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp; &nbsp; Hence, 4.5 tons $= 4.5 \\times 2000 = 9000$ pounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Convert into kilograms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>6 metric tons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>9.5 metric tons<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that 1 ton $= 1000$ kg<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hence, 6 tons $= 6 \\times 1000 = 6000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that 1 ton $= 1000$ kg<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hence, 9.5 tons $= 9.5 \\times 1000 = 9500$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. Convert the following into tons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>12000 pounds<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>19000 pounds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that 2000 pounds $= 1$ ton<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hence, 12000 pounds $= \\frac{12000}{2000} = 6$ tons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that 2000 pounds $= 1$ ton<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Hence, 19000 pounds $= \\frac{19000}{2000} = 9.5$ tons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-practice-problems-on-ton\">Practice Problems on Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Ton? Definition, Symbol &amp; Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A blue whale weighs 190 tons. What is the weight in pounds?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">320,000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">340,000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">380,000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">300,000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 380,000 pounds<br\/>Weight of a blue whale is 190 tons<br>\r\n190 tons in pounds $= 190 \\times 2000 = 380,000$ pounds (lbs).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">25,000 pounds $+ 33,000$ pounds $=$ ____ tons<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">29<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">28<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">27<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">26<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 29<br\/>We know that 2000 pounds $= 1$ ton<br>\r\n25,000 pounds $= \\frac{25000}{2000}= 12.5$ tons<br>\r\n33,000 pounds $= \\frac{33000}{2000} = 16.5$ tons<br>\r\n$12.5 + 16.5 = 29$ tons<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the symbol of the \u2018metric ton\u2019?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">tN<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">mtn<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">t<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">n<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: t<br\/>The symbol for the metric ton is t.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A shark weighs 4000 pounds. How much does it weigh in ton?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">5 tons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">2 tons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">3 tons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">3.5 tons<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 2 tons<br\/>We know that 2000 pounds$= 1$ ton<br>\r\nHence, 4000 pounds$= 2$ tons<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">1 metric ton $=$ ____ kg<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">4000 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">2000 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">3000 kg<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">1000 kg<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 1000 kg<br\/>1 metric ton $= 1000$ kg<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Ton? 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\"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"We know that 2000 pounds $$= 1$$ ton<br>\r\n25,000 pounds $$= \\\\frac{25000}{2000}= 12.5$$ tons<br>\r\n33,000 pounds $$= \\\\frac{33000}{2000} = 16.5$$ tons<br>\r\n$$12.5 + 16.5 = 29$$ tons\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"We know that 2000 pounds $$= 1$$ ton<br>\r\n25,000 pounds $$= \\\\frac{25000}{2000}= 12.5$$ tons<br>\r\n33,000 pounds $$= \\\\frac{33000}{2000} = 16.5$$ tons<br>\r\n$$12.5 + 16.5 = 29$$ tons\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is the symbol of the \u2018metric ton\u2019?\",\n                    \"text\": \"What is the symbol of the \u2018metric ton\u2019?\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"The symbol for the metric ton is t.\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 0,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"tN\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The symbol for the metric ton is t.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                               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          \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"t\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"The symbol for the metric ton is t.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"The symbol for the metric ton is t.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"A shark weighs 4000 pounds. 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         \"text\": \"1000 kg\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"1 metric ton $$= 1000$$ kg\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"1 metric ton $$= 1000$$ kg\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-frequently-asked-questions-on-ton\">Frequently Asked Questions on Ton<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\"><strong>What are the customary units of weight and mass?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The customary units of weight include pounds, ounce, ton.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\"><strong>How many grams in 1 kilogram?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">There are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\"><strong>What is the SI unit of mass?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The SI unit to measure mass is the kilogram(kg).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\"><strong>Define a kilogram.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The SI unit of mass (equivalent to approximately 2.205 lb), first introduced as a unit of mass for the metric system.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\"><strong>Is a ton an SI unit of mass?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-d26ab447-ea98-43bc-bfdc-0184a3d60f1b\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Ton is not an SI unit of mass. 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