Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: (phago- or phag-) The prefix (phago- or phag-) means to eat, consume, or destroy. It is derived from the Greek phagein, which means to consume. Related suffixes include: (-phagia), (-phage), and (-phagy).
The tons to pounds conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many pounds in tons, multiply by the right conversion factor or use the converter below to convert from short tons. 1 Short Ton [US] = 2 000 Pounds. 1 Long Ton [UK] = 2 240 Pounds.
The gross vehicle rating or GVWR, which determines the maximum allowable weight for pickup trucks in the U.S., indicates that a half-ton pickup truck averages 8,500 pounds or less. Modern trucks have a higher average, with most of them weighing between 5,000 and 9,900 pounds according to their make and model. A three-quarter-ton truck can carry between 8,500 to 9,900 pounds, while a one-ton truck can likely weigh in over 9,900 pounds.