Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) Converter
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How to Convert Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US)
To convert long tons to kg: multiply by 1,016.047. To convert long tons to short tons: multiply by 1.12.
1 long ton = 2,240 lb = 1,016.047 kg = 1.016 metric tonnes = 1.12 short tons.
For example, 1 Long Ton (UK) (ton (UK)) = 1.12 Short Ton (US) (ton (US)).
Long Ton (UK) to Short Ton (US) — Common Values
| Long Ton (UK) (ton (UK)) | Short Ton (US) (ton (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.112 |
| 0.5 | 0.56 |
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1120 |
About Long Ton (UK) (ton (UK))
Definition
The long ton (imperial ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms.
Mathematical Relationship
1 long ton = 2,240 lb = 1,016.047 kg = 1.016 metric tonnes = 1.12 short tons.
Conversion Formula
To convert long tons to kg: multiply by 1,016.047. To convert long tons to short tons: multiply by 1.12.
Practical Applications
Ship displacement tonnage (historical, some naval vessels still use it), and some UK agricultural contexts.
Interesting Facts
Naval ship displacement is traditionally given in long tons. HMS Titanic displaced about 52,310 long tons.
Common Mistakes
Assuming a 'ton' is a 'ton' — the long ton is 12% heavier than a short ton and 1.6% heavier than a metric tonne.
Educational Tips
Easy memory: Long ton = British = 2,240 lb (long = larger). Short ton = US = 2,000 lb (short = smaller).
About Short Ton (US) (ton (US))
Definition
The short ton (US ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms.
Mathematical Relationship
1 short ton = 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg = 0.90718 metric tonnes.
Conversion Formula
To convert short tons to kg: multiply by 907.185. To convert short tons to metric tonnes: multiply by 0.9072.
Practical Applications
Coal mining output, grain production, truck payload limits, and US shipping and freight.
Interesting Facts
The US short ton (2,000 lb) is about 10% lighter than a metric tonne (2,205 lb) and about 11% lighter than a UK long ton (2,240 lb).
Common Mistakes
Assuming 'ton' means the same thing everywhere. In the US it's 2,000 lb; in the UK it's 2,240 lb; in metric it's 2,205 lb.
Educational Tips
Remember: short ton = 2,000 lb, long ton = 2,240 lb, metric tonne = 2,205 lb. The metric tonne is between the other two.