Our last example requires converting gross-ton to metric-ton. In order to do this we will use the weight conversion-chart in the table below. From the chart, we will look at the gross-ton equivalent for pounds. We see that one gross-ton is equivalent to two thousand two hundred and forty pounds. The payload we are working with is 436 gross-ton, but our rigging equipment has weight ratings in metric-ton. In order to know if our rigging equipment can carry this weight, we will need to convert gross-ton to metric-ton. The first step is to convert gross-ton to pounds using our weight-conversion chart. Let’s multiply the 436 gross-ton by two thousand two hundred and forty pounds. Now that we have converted the gross-ton to pounds, we will need to convert the pounds to metric-ton. We do this by dividing the resulting value from our previous conversion by two thousand two hundred and five pounds, which is the equivalent to 1 metric-ton. This division gives us a resulting value of four hundred and forty-two point nine two metric-ton. As we can see the number value in gross-ton is smaller than the number value in metric-ton, even though these 2 values represent the same weight of our payload. Now that the weight of our payload is in the same units as our rigging rating units, we can choose the appropriate equipment to support the right weight. This concludes our weight conversions lesson. Now let’s move to our next lesson.
