A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Long tons to Slugs Converter — long ton to slug
Convert Long ton (long ton) to Slug (slug) using the exact conversion factor (1 long ton = 69.62132838 slug). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Long tons to Slugs converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Result = input x 1016.046909 / 14.59390294.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Long tons to Slugs
Weight conversions between Long ton and Slug 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 slug is an imperial mass unit.
Formula
slugs = long tons × 69.6213283843
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 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct long ton-to-slug factor of 69.6213283843.
Simple example
1 long ton × 69.62132838 = 69.62132838 slug
1 long ton = 69.62132838 slugs.
Real-world example
50 long ton × 69.62132838 = 3,481.066419 slug
50 long tons = 3,481.066419 slugs.
Conversion table
| Long ton (long ton) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 long ton | 69.62132838 slug |
| 5 long ton | 348.1066419 slug |
| 10 long ton | 696.2132838 slug |
| 25 long ton | 1,740.53321 slug |
| 50 long ton | 3,481.066419 slug |
| 100 long ton | 6,962.132838 slug |
Reverse conversion: Slug to Long ton
69.62132838 slug × 0.01436341453 = 0.9999999999 long ton
69.62132838 slugs = 0.9999999999 long tons.
long tons = slugs × 0.0143634145341
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Slug to Long ton.
Understanding the Long ton (long ton)
A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many slugs are in 1 long ton?
1 long ton equals 69.62132838 slugs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert long ton to slug?
Multiply the long ton value by 69.62132838. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert slug back to long ton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 slug equals 0.0143634145 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 slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the long ton to slug conversion exact?
Yes. Both long ton and slug are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 69.62132838 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.