Convert Long Tons to Kilograms
1 long ton (ton (UK)) equals 1016.046909 kilograms (kg).
1 ton (UK) = 1016.046909 kg
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Long Ton to Kilogram
- 1 ton (UK) = 1016.046909 kg
- 1 kg = 0.0009842065276 ton (UK)
- Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to kg: 15 ton (UK) = 15 × 1016.046909 kg = 15240.70363 kg
Reference conditions. ton (UK): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
kg = ton (UK) × 1016.0469088
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 long ton = 2240 lb = 1016.0469088 kg (exact)
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Long Ton definition: long ton; Kilogram definition: kilogram.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 ton (UK) converts to 5080.234544 kg.
5 ton (UK) × 1016.046909 = 5080.234544 kg - A value of 100 ton (UK) is 101604.6909 kg.
100 ton (UK) × 1016.046909 = 101604.6909 kg
Long Ton to Kilogram conversion table
| Long Tons (ton (UK)) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (UK) | 508.0234544 kg |
| 1 ton (UK) | 1016.046909 kg |
| 2 ton (UK) | 2032.093818 kg |
| 5 ton (UK) | 5080.234544 kg |
| 10 ton (UK) | 10160.46909 kg |
| 50 ton (UK) | 50802.34544 kg |
| 100 ton (UK) | 101604.6909 kg |
| 1000 ton (UK) | 1016046.909 kg |
| 10000 ton (UK) | 10160469.09 kg |
Where it's used
Long Tons are used for ship displacement and deadweight tonnage, while kilograms appear in body weight and food packaging. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Long Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (UK) equals |
|---|---|
| long ton to kilogram | 1016.046909 kg |
| long ton to gram | 1016046.909 g |
| long ton to milligram | 1016046909 mg |
| long ton to microgram | 1016046909000 µg |
| long ton to metric ton | 1.016046909 t |
| long ton to pound | 2240 lb |
| long ton to ounce | 35840 oz |
| long ton to stone | 160 st |
| long ton to short ton | 1.12 ton (US) |
| long ton to grain | 15680000 gr |
| long ton to troy ounce | 32666.66667 oz t |
| long ton to carat | 5080234.544 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in 1 long ton?
1 ton (UK) = 1016.046909 kg.
How do I convert long tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in ton (UK) by 1016.046909. For example, 15 ton (UK) × 1016.046909 = 15240.70363 kg.
Is the ton (UK) to kg 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
- 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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
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