Please explain in as much detail as possible. Also what is a Metric ton equivalent to in terms of Pounds (LBS) and what is a SAE ton equivalent to in pounds (LBS)
2007-04-24 16:59:56 · 3 answers · asked by What's Up? 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Metric Tons (or Tonnes) A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms, or 2,204.6 pounds.
Long Tons (UK) A long ton is a British measurement and equivilent to 2,240 pounds. Not to be confused with the US "short ton"
Short Tons (US) United States measurement also known as a short ton that equals 2,000 pounds
SAE is the Society of Automotive Engineers and they use the Short Ton for rating. For example a truck rated at a half ton is capable of hauling a 1000 lb payload.
2007-04-24 17:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The SAE Standard establishes the Ton Kilometer Per Hour Test Procedure for off-road tires. Earth movers etc.
A metric ton is 1000kg = 2200lbs
2007-04-25 00:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A metric ton is 1000kg or about 2200 pounds.
2007-04-25 00:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋