A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Short tons to Long tons
Convert short tons (ton) to long tons (long ton) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
long ton = ton × 0.892857142857
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Formula
long ton = ton × 0.892857142857
ton = long ton ÷ 0.892857142857
Conversion table
| 1 ton | 0.892857 long ton |
| 5 ton | 4.464286 long ton |
| 10 ton | 8.928571 long ton |
| 20 ton | 17.857143 long ton |
| 50 ton | 44.642857 long ton |
| 100 ton | 89.285714 long ton |
| 500 ton | 446.428571 long ton |
| 1000 ton | 892.857143 long ton |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the short ton (ton). A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the long ton (long ton). A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
How do I convert short tons to long tons?
Multiply the number of short tons by 0.892857142857 to get the equivalent value in long tons. For example, 5 ton × 0.892857142857 = 4.464286 long ton.
Is the short ton to long ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.892857142857, 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 short ton and long ton values.
Can I convert long tons back to short tons?
Yes. Multiply the long tons value by 1.12, or divide it by 0.892857142857, to convert back to short tons.
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About this conversion
This page converts short tons (ton) into long tons (long ton) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Short ton-to-Long ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is long ton = ton × 0.892857142857, based on the standard definitions of short ton and long ton.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Short ton: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds. Long ton: A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.