A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Long tons to Short tons Converter — long ton to ton
Convert Long ton (long ton) to Short ton (ton) using the exact conversion factor (1 long ton = 1.12 short ton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Long tons to Short tons converter
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Result = input x 1016.046909 / 907.18474.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Long tons to Short tons
Weight conversions between Long ton and Short ton come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: A British long ton is 2,240 pounds, and a US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Formula
short tons = long tons × 1.12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 long ton equals 1016.0469088 base units, and 1 short ton equals 907.18474 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct long ton-to-short ton factor of 1.12.
Simple example
1 long ton × 1.12 = 1.12 ton
1 long ton = 1.12 short tons.
Real-world example
50 long ton × 1.12 = 56 ton
50 long tons = 56 short tons.
Conversion table
| Long ton (long ton) | Short ton (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 long ton | 1.12 ton |
| 5 long ton | 5.6 ton |
| 10 long ton | 11.2 ton |
| 25 long ton | 28 ton |
| 50 long ton | 56 ton |
| 100 long ton | 112 ton |
Reverse conversion: Short ton to Long ton
1.12 ton × 0.8928571429 = 1 long ton
1.12 short tons = 1 long tons.
long tons = short tons × 0.892857142857
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton to Long ton.
Understanding the Long ton (long ton)
A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Understanding the Short ton (ton)
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
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Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in 1 long ton?
1 long ton equals 1.12 short tons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert long ton to short ton?
Multiply the long ton value by 1.12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton back to long ton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton equals 0.8928571429 long tons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a long ton?
Long ton (long ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a short ton?
Short ton (ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the long ton to short ton conversion exact?
Yes. Both long ton and short ton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.