KnowraLong tonLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Long ton, each with the reason it gives.All 3Broader topic 1Compared with 2Short tonCompared with: Its 2,240-pound definition distinguishes it from the short ton.TonneCompared with: It is heavier than a tonne and historically served in British trade and shipping.AvoirdupoisBroader topic: It shows how avoirdupois pounds scale into a traditional British bulk unit.