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Knowing the difference between a Gross Ton and a Net Ton will allow you to accurately compare prices.
The four most common pricing units are Pounds, On the 100, Net Ton, and Gross Ton. The chart below shows how many pounds are in each unit.
| Pound | On the 100 | Net Ton or Short Ton | Gross Ton or Long Ton | | 1 lb | 100 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,240 lb |
| Pound | On The 100 | Net/Short Ton | Gross/Long Ton | | $0.02 | $2.00 | $40.00 | $44.80 | | $0.025 | $2.50 | $50.00 | $56.00 | | $0.03 | $3.00 | $60.00 | $67.20 | | $0.035 | $3.50 | $70.00 | $78.40 | | $0.04 | $4.00 | $80.00 | $89.60 | | $0.045 | $4.50 | $90.00 | $100.80 | | $0.05 | $5.00 | $100.00 | $112.00 | | $0.055 | $5.50 | $110.00 | $123.20 | | $0.06 | $6.00 | $120.00 | $134.40 | | $0.065 | $6.50 | $130.00 | $145.60 | | $0.07 | $7.00 | $140.00 | $156.80 | | $0.075 | $7.50 | $150.00 | $168.00 | | $0.08 | $8.00 | $160.00 | $179.20 | | $0.085 | $8.50 | $170.00 | $190.40 | | $0.09 | $9.00 | $180.00 | $201.60 | | $0.095 | $9.50 | $190.00 | $212.80 | | $0.10 | $10.00 | $200.00 | $224.00 |
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