If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: a standard full-size school bus can hold up to 18,000 pounds, or 9 tons.
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ANSWER: The three types are all a measure of mass (weight) the short ton aka US ton is 2,000/lbs. The long ton aka Imperial (British) ton is 2240 lbs. The third ton is the metric tonne which is, equal to 1000 kilograms, or approximately 2204 pounds.