Freight ton is a term used to describe the weight of cargo that is being transported. It is often used in the shipping and transportation industries to describe the weight of goods that are being transported from one location to another. There are several synonyms for the term "freight ton" that are often used interchangeably, including "metric ton", "short ton", and "long ton". A metric ton is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms, or approximately 2,204.62 pounds. A short ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds, while a long ton is equivalent to 2,240 pounds. Each of these terms is commonly used in different regions of the world, and in different industries, depending on the standard units of measurement that are used. Understanding these synonyms is important for anyone working in the transportation or logistics industries.