A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Long tons to Short tons
Convert long tons (long ton) to short tons (ton) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
ton = long ton × 1.12
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Formula
ton = long ton × 1.12
long ton = ton ÷ 1.12
Conversion table
| 1 long ton | 1.120000 ton |
| 5 long ton | 5.600000 ton |
| 10 long ton | 11.200000 ton |
| 20 long ton | 22.400000 ton |
| 50 long ton | 56.000000 ton |
| 100 long ton | 112.000000 ton |
| 500 long ton | 560.000000 ton |
| 1000 long ton | 1120.000000 ton |
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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 short ton (ton). A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
How do I convert long tons to short tons?
Multiply the number of long tons by 1.12 to get the equivalent value in short tons. For example, 5 long ton × 1.12 = 5.600000 ton.
Is the long ton to short ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 1.12, 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 short ton values.
Can I convert short tons back to long tons?
Yes. Multiply the short tons value by 0.892857142857, or divide it by 1.12, to convert back to long tons.
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About this conversion
This page converts long tons (long ton) into short tons (ton) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Long ton-to-Short ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is ton = long ton × 1.12, based on the standard definitions of long ton and short 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. Short ton: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.