In Great Britain a "long" one of these is equal to 2,240 pounds
[DOC] [TLE] to - WordReference.com Dictionary of English [PAR] Weights and Measuresa unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric 
ton)(short ton shortton )in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons)(long ton 
longton )in Great Britain.