Ton, Ton and Tonne WAS: Strychnine

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Hi !

A 'ton' is equal to 2,000 pounds. In metric, a ton is about 907

kilograms. And just because details can sometimes be very interesting

to know, what is referred to as a ton in American and Canada is

actually a 'short' ton.

In countries that previously used the metric system (such as Great

Britain), a ton is equal to 2,240 pounds and is actually a 'long' ton

(for obvious reasons). In kilograms, a long ton about 1,010 kilograms

(more or less ... I think it's a little more actually but I'm not

certain).

A 'metric' tonne is 1,000 kilograms and is spelled slightly

differently.

When Tom says that a car weighs two tons, that is, indeed, 4,000

pounds and the rest of his math is correct.

I know ... more information than you actually wanted to know on the

topic of tons. Tons and tons and tons of information on tons and

tons and tonnes. :-o

Raven

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> By that math, 4000 lbs is the weight of the car. Each wheel should

> only have 1/4 of a ton, or 500 lbs.

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