[ tons ]   Tons* Function
  1. Sets the units for a quantity to tons.
  2. Converts a weight to tons.
  3. Converts a volume to tons (using the density stored in [wt/vol] )
NOTE: Switch between long tons (2240lbs) and short tons (2000lbs) using the "Pounds per Ton" setting, found in [Conv] [Prefs].

Examples:

1. Sets the units for a quantity to tons.
Input
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
3 [Conv] [ tons ]
Display

0
    3T

2. Converts a weight to tons.
Input
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
12 [Conv] [ m tons ]
[Conv] [ tons ]
Display

0
    12MT
    13.22774T

3. Converts a volume to tons
   (using the density stored in [wt/vol] )
Input
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
11
[Yard] [Yard] [Yard]
[Conv] [ tons ]
Display

0
    11yd3
    16.5T

*Note:
  1. Assumes 1.5 tons per cubic yard is stored in [wt/vol].
  2. Assumes short tons.
 
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