What is a carat?
A metric carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. This unit is commonly used in the jewelry industry to determine the weight of precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. The carat weight of a gemstone is a crucial factor in determining its value and is often used in conjunction with other factors such as cut, color, and clarity to assess its overall quality.
What is a short ton (American ton)?
A short ton, also known as the American ton, is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States.
It is equivalent to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms. The short ton is primarily used in the United States for measuring large quantities of goods, such as in the shipping and transportation industries.
In the metric system, the equivalent unit to the short ton is the metric ton, also known as a tonne. One metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds. The metric ton is the standard unit of weight in most countries around the world and is widely used in international trade and commerce. When converting between short tons and metric tons, it is important to remember that one short ton is equal to approximately 0.907 metric tons. This conversion factor is crucial for accurately converting weights between the two systems of measurement.