Convert Metric Tons to Long Tons
1 metric ton (t) equals 0.9842065276 long tons (ton (UK)).
1 t = 0.9842065276 ton (UK)
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Metric Ton to Long Ton
- 1 t = 0.9842065276 ton (UK)
- 1 ton (UK) = 1.016046909 t
- Example: convert 15 t to ton (UK): 15 t = 15 × 0.9842065276 ton (UK) = 14.76309791 ton (UK)
Reference conditions. ton (UK): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
ton (UK) = t × 0.9842065276111
or ton (UK) = t ÷ 1.0160469088
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 t = 1000 kg (accepted for use with the SI)
- 1 long ton = 2240 lb = 1016.0469088 kg (exact)
- 1 t = 1000 kg ÷ 1016.0469088 kg per ton (UK) = 0.9842065276111 ton (UK)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Metric Ton definition: metric ton; Long Ton definition: long ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 t converts to 2.952619583 ton (UK).
3 t × 0.9842065276 = 2.952619583 ton (UK) - A value of 25 t is 24.60516319 ton (UK).
25 t × 0.9842065276 = 24.60516319 ton (UK)
Metric Ton to Long Ton conversion table
| Metric Tons (t) | Long Tons (ton (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 t | 0.4921032638 ton (UK) |
| 1 t | 0.9842065276 ton (UK) |
| 1.5 t | 1.476309791 ton (UK) |
| 2 t | 1.968413055 ton (UK) |
| 3 t | 2.952619583 ton (UK) |
| 5 t | 4.921032638 ton (UK) |
| 10 t | 9.842065276 ton (UK) |
| 20 t | 19.68413055 ton (UK) |
| 25 t | 24.60516319 ton (UK) |
| 40 t | 39.3682611 ton (UK) |
| 50 t | 49.21032638 ton (UK) |
| 100 t | 98.42065276 ton (UK) |
| 1000 t | 984.2065276 ton (UK) |
Where it's used
Metric Tons are used for vehicle and crane capacities, while long tons appear in ship displacement and deadweight tonnage. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Metric Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 t equals |
|---|---|
| metric ton to kilogram | 1000 kg |
| metric ton to gram | 1000000 g |
| metric ton to milligram | 1000000000 mg |
| metric ton to microgram | 1000000000000 µg |
| metric ton to pound | 2204.622622 lb |
| metric ton to ounce | 35273.96195 oz |
| metric ton to stone | 157.4730444 st |
| metric ton to short ton | 1.102311311 ton (US) |
| metric ton to long ton | 0.9842065276 ton (UK) |
| metric ton to grain | 15432358.35 gr |
| metric ton to troy ounce | 32150.74657 oz t |
| metric ton to carat | 5000000 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in 1 metric ton?
1 t = 0.9842065276 ton (UK).
How do I convert metric tons to long tons?
Multiply the value in t by 0.9842065276, or divide it by 1.016046909. For example, 15 t × 0.9842065276 = 14.76309791 ton (UK).
Is the t 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 , Table 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
- 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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