Which ton is used for cars and trucks in the US?

Usually the short ton of 2,000 lb.

Tons to kg and Pounds – Metric Ton, US Short Ton, UK Long Ton

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): There are three tons, so check which one you have. The metric ton, or tonne, used almost everywhere, is exactly 1,000 kg, or about 2,204.62 pounds. The US short ton, common in American shipping and trucking, is 2,000 pounds, which is 907.18 kg. The UK long ton, still seen in shipping, is 2,240 pounds, or 1,016.05 kg. To convert metric tons, multiply by 1,000 for kilograms or by 2,204.62 for pounds: 2.5 t is 2,500 kg or 5,511.6 lb. In the converter, Weight uses "t" for the metric ton.

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Ton	Kilograms	Pounds
Metric ton (t)	1,000	2,204.62
US short ton	907.18	2,000
UK long ton	1,016.05	2,240

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