Common measurement for a ton in the United States. A short ton is equal to 2,000 lbs or 0.907 metric tons.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            An avoirdupois measure of weight equal to 2,000 lbs.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A short ton equals 2,000. Canaveral Port Authority's lifting capacity and cargo measurements are designated in short tons.