Short ton (ton)
Definition: Short ton na mass unit wey dem dey use mostly for United States, and e equal 2,000 pounds, or about 907.18474 kilograms.
History/origin: Short ton develop from imperial and customary pound-based systems for North America, where e become standard for trade, industry, and transportation.
Current use: Short tons dey used for United States for industrial shipments, construction materials, mining, and freight calculations.