Glossary


Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading

Registered Ton

A unit of a ship's cargo-carrying capacity equal to 100 cubic feet, or approximately 2.83 cubic meters.

What is Registered Ton?

A registered ton is a unit of volume used for measuring the cargo-carrying capacity of a ship. It is equal to 100 cubic feet, or approximately 2.83 cubic meters. The registered tonnage of a ship is calculated based on the volume of its cargo holds and other enclosed spaces, and is used to determine various fees and taxes related to the operation of the ship.