Convert Long Tons to Metric Tons
1 long ton (ton (UK)) equals 1.016046909 metric tons (t).
1 ton (UK) = 1.016046909 t
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Long Ton to Metric Ton
- 1 ton (UK) = 1.016046909 t
- 1 t = 0.9842065276 ton (UK)
- Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to t: 15 ton (UK) = 15 × 1.016046909 t = 15.24070363 t
Reference conditions. ton (UK): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
t = ton (UK) × 1.0160469088
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 long ton = 2240 lb = 1016.0469088 kg (exact)
- 1 t = 1000 kg (accepted for use with the SI)
- 1 ton (UK) = 1016.0469088 kg ÷ 1000 kg per t = 1.0160469088 t
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Long Ton definition: long ton; Metric Ton definition: metric ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 ton (UK) converts to 5.080234544 t.
5 ton (UK) × 1.016046909 = 5.080234544 t - A value of 100 ton (UK) is 101.6046909 t.
100 ton (UK) × 1.016046909 = 101.6046909 t
Long Ton to Metric Ton conversion table
| Long Tons (ton (UK)) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (UK) | 0.5080234544 t |
| 1 ton (UK) | 1.016046909 t |
| 2 ton (UK) | 2.032093818 t |
| 5 ton (UK) | 5.080234544 t |
| 10 ton (UK) | 10.16046909 t |
| 50 ton (UK) | 50.80234544 t |
| 100 ton (UK) | 101.6046909 t |
| 1000 ton (UK) | 1016.046909 t |
| 10000 ton (UK) | 10160.46909 t |
Where it's used
Long Tons are used for ship displacement and deadweight tonnage, while metric tons appear in vehicle and crane capacities. 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 metric tons are in 1 long ton?
1 ton (UK) = 1.016046909 t.
How do I convert long tons to metric tons?
Multiply the value in ton (UK) by 1.016046909. For example, 15 ton (UK) × 1.016046909 = 15.24070363 t.
Is the ton (UK) to t 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 , Table 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
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