A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Long tons to Metric tons
Convert long tons (long ton) to metric tons (t) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
t = long ton × 1.0160469088
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Formula
t = long ton × 1.0160469088
long ton = t ÷ 1.0160469088
Conversion table
| 1 long ton | 1.016047 t |
| 5 long ton | 5.080235 t |
| 10 long ton | 10.160469 t |
| 20 long ton | 20.320938 t |
| 50 long ton | 50.802345 t |
| 100 long ton | 101.604691 t |
| 500 long ton | 508.023454 t |
| 1000 long ton | 1016.046909 t |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the long ton (long ton). A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric ton (t). A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
How do I convert long tons to metric tons?
Multiply the number of long tons by 1.0160469088 to get the equivalent value in metric tons. For example, 5 long ton × 1.0160469088 = 5.080235 t.
Is the long ton to metric ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 1.0160469088, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between long ton and metric ton values.
Can I convert metric tons back to long tons?
Yes. Multiply the metric tons value by 0.984206527611, or divide it by 1.0160469088, to convert back to long tons.
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About this conversion
This page converts long tons (long ton) into metric tons (t) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Long ton-to-Metric ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is t = long ton × 1.0160469088, based on the standard definitions of long ton and metric ton.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Long ton: A British long ton is 2,240 pounds. Metric ton: A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.