How to convert US tons to long tons
LT = ton × 0.8928571429Because one imperial ton equals 1.12 US tons, you can also divide: LT = ton ÷ 1.12.
An US ton is smaller than an imperial ton: it takes 1.12 US tons to make one imperial ton.
Worked examples
- 1 US ton (short ton)1 ton × 0.8928571429 = 0.8928571429 LT
- 5 US tons5 ton × 0.8928571429 = 4.464285714 LT
- 10 US tons10 ton × 0.8928571429 = 8.928571429 LT
- 20 US tons20 ton × 0.8928571429 = 17.85714286 LT
- 100 US tons100 ton × 0.8928571429 = 89.28571429 LT
US tons to long tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| US tons (ton) | Long tons (LT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ton | 0.089285714 LT |
| 0.25 ton | 0.22321429 LT |
| 0.5 ton | 0.44642857 LT |
| 1 ton | 0.89285714 LT |
| 2 ton | 1.7857143 LT |
| 3 ton | 2.6785714 LT |
| 4 ton | 3.5714286 LT |
| 5 ton | 4.4642857 LT |
| 6 ton | 5.3571429 LT |
| 7 ton | 6.25 LT |
| 8 ton | 7.1428571 LT |
| 9 ton | 8.0357143 LT |
| 10 ton | 8.9285714 LT |
| US tons (ton) | Long tons (LT) |
|---|---|
| 12 ton | 10.714286 LT |
| 15 ton | 13.392857 LT |
| 20 ton | 17.857143 LT |
| 25 ton | 22.321429 LT |
| 30 ton | 26.785714 LT |
| 40 ton | 35.714286 LT |
| 50 ton | 44.642857 LT |
| 75 ton | 66.964286 LT |
| 100 ton | 89.285714 LT |
| 250 ton | 223.21429 LT |
| 500 ton | 446.42857 LT |
| 1,000 ton | 892.85714 LT |
About the units
US ton (ton)
2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The usual meaning of “ton” in the United States.
Imperial ton (LT)
2,240 lb (1,016.0469088 kg), historically used in the UK. One imperial ton equals 1,016.046909 kilograms (kg).
Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in one US ton?
There are 0.8928571429 long tons in one US ton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert US tons to long tons?
Multiply the number of US tons by 0.8928571429. For example, 10 ton × 0.8928571429 = 8.928571429 LT.
How many US tons are in one imperial ton?
One imperial ton equals 1.12 US tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.8928571429.
What is 10 US tons in long tons?
10 ton = 8.928571429 LT.
Is this ton to LT converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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