Convert Kilograms to Long Tons
1 kilogram (kg) equals 0.0009842065276 long tons (ton (UK)).
1 kg = 0.0009842065276 ton (UK)
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram to Long Ton
- 1 kg = 0.0009842065276 ton (UK)
- 1 ton (UK) = 1016.046909 kg
- Example: convert 15 kg to ton (UK): 15 kg = 15 × 0.0009842065276 ton (UK) = 0.01476309791 ton (UK)
Reference conditions. ton (UK): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
ton (UK) = kg × 0.0009842065276111
or ton (UK) = kg ÷ 1016.0469088
Derivation from SI units:
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
- 1 long ton = 2240 lb = 1016.0469088 kg (exact)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram definition: kilogram; Long Ton definition: long ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 kg converts to 0.009842065276 ton (UK).
10 kg × 0.0009842065276 = 0.009842065276 ton (UK) - A value of 60 kg is 0.05905239166 ton (UK).
60 kg × 0.0009842065276 = 0.05905239166 ton (UK)
Kilogram to Long Ton conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Long Tons (ton (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.00009842065276 ton (UK) |
| 0.25 kg | 0.0002460516319 ton (UK) |
| 0.5 kg | 0.0004921032638 ton (UK) |
| 1 kg | 0.0009842065276 ton (UK) |
| 2 kg | 0.001968413055 ton (UK) |
| 2.5 kg | 0.002460516319 ton (UK) |
| 3 kg | 0.002952619583 ton (UK) |
| 5 kg | 0.004921032638 ton (UK) |
| 10 kg | 0.009842065276 ton (UK) |
| 15 kg | 0.01476309791 ton (UK) |
| 20 kg | 0.01968413055 ton (UK) |
| 23 kg | 0.02263675014 ton (UK) |
| 25 kg | 0.02460516319 ton (UK) |
| 30 kg | 0.02952619583 ton (UK) |
| 40 kg | 0.0393682611 ton (UK) |
| 50 kg | 0.04921032638 ton (UK) |
| 55 kg | 0.05413135902 ton (UK) |
| 60 kg | 0.05905239166 ton (UK) |
| 65 kg | 0.06397342429 ton (UK) |
| 70 kg | 0.06889445693 ton (UK) |
| 75 kg | 0.07381548957 ton (UK) |
| 80 kg | 0.07873652221 ton (UK) |
| 90 kg | 0.08857858748 ton (UK) |
| 100 kg | 0.09842065276 ton (UK) |
| 150 kg | 0.1476309791 ton (UK) |
| 1000 kg | 0.9842065276 ton (UK) |
Where it's used
Kilograms are used for body weight and food packaging, while long tons appear in ship displacement and deadweight tonnage. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 kg equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram to gram | 1000 g |
| kilogram to milligram | 1000000 mg |
| kilogram to microgram | 1000000000 µg |
| kilogram to metric ton | 0.001 t |
| kilogram to pound | 2.204622622 lb |
| kilogram to ounce | 35.27396195 oz |
| kilogram to stone | 0.1574730444 st |
| kilogram to short ton | 0.001102311311 ton (US) |
| kilogram to long ton | 0.0009842065276 ton (UK) |
| kilogram to grain | 15432.35835 gr |
| kilogram to troy ounce | 32.15074657 oz t |
| kilogram to carat | 5000 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in 1 kilogram?
1 kg = 0.0009842065276 ton (UK).
How do I convert kilograms to long tons?
Multiply the value in kg by 0.0009842065276, or divide it by 1016.046909. For example, 15 kg × 0.0009842065276 = 0.01476309791 ton (UK).
Is the kg to ton (UK) conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, long (2240 lb)".
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