Encoded Trivia #74
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #74 — Measurements & conversions
2000 P in a T
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Ton
The answer is:
2,000 Pounds in a Ton
About This Answer
A short ton equals 2,000 pounds in the United States, distinguishing it from the metric ton (2,204.6 pounds) and the long ton (2,240 pounds). According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the short ton became standard for American commerce and industry. The Smithsonian Institution documents how ton measurements facilitated bulk commodity trade. Shipping companies, manufacturers, and agricultural markets use tons for large-scale weight calculations. The 2,000-pound ton provides a practical unit for heavy materials and cargo.