Meanings
A unit of weight equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or 2,204.62 pounds.
ایک وزن پیمانہ جو ۱۰۰۰ کلوگرام یا ۲۲۰۴.۶۲ پونڈ کے برابر ہے۔
ٹن
ton
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- ton of bricks
- a ton of work
- metric ton
Example Sentences
The truck can carry a ton of cargo.
ٹرک ایک ٹن مال اٹھا سکتا ہے۔
Truck aik ton maal utha sakta hai.
He lost a ton of weight after the diet.
اس نے ڈائٹ کے بعد ایک ٹن وزن کم کیا۔
Us ne diet ke baad aik ton wazan kam kiya.
This steel beam weighs a ton.
یہ اسٹیل کی بیم ایک ٹن بھاری ہے۔
Yeh steel ki beam aik ton bhaari hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a ton as a really heavy weight, like a ton of bricks.
Picture a giant pile of bricks weighing a ton.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "tonne" — large cask or barrel
First known use: 14th century
The term 'ton' evolved from the Old French word 'tonne', referring to a large cask, indicating significant weight. It has been adapted into various contexts within measurement systems.