Convert US tons (short tons) to long tons (imperial tons) and back instantly. Bidirectional weight converter with formula.
Multiply the US ton value by 0.892857. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds while a long ton is 2,240 pounds, making the ratio 2,000/2,240.
| US Tons | Long Tons |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.8929 |
| 2 | 1.7857 |
| 5 | 4.4643 |
| 5.3 | 4.7321 |
| 10 | 8.9286 |
| 25 | 22.3214 |
| 50 | 44.6429 |
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One US short ton (2,000 lb) equals approximately 0.892857 long tons. One long ton (2,240 lb) equals about 1.12 short tons.
Multiply the US ton value by 0.892857 or divide by 1.12. For example, 5.3 short tons = 4.732 long tons.
The short ton (2,000 lb) became standard in the US, while the long ton (2,240 lb) was the British Imperial standard. The metric ton (1,000 kg) is the international standard.
Needed in international shipping, historical records, and maritime contexts where British long tons may be referenced alongside US short tons.