Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-ton
Noun
/lɒŋ tɒn/
Definition
A unit of weight that is equal to 1,016 kilograms or 2,240 pounds.
Examples
- The cargo ship can carry up to 50 long tons of freight.
- In the UK, the long ton is often used to measure heavy goods like coal or steel.
- The weight of the structure was estimated at 100 long tons.
Meaning
The long ton is used primarily in the UK and is recognized in maritime contexts, referring to a type of ton that is heavier than the short ton commonly used in the United States.
Synonyms
- Imperial ton
- Long ton (alternative name)
