Long ton conversions

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long ton (Imp. unit of mass), pl. long tons

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About long ton

The long ton is a unit of mass in the Imperial system of units equal to 1,016.0469088 kilograms (1 long ton = 1,016.0469088 kg), the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

The long ton is also equal to 1.0160469088 × 106 grams (g) or 1.0160469088 × 109 milligrams (mg) (SI units of mass), or 1.0160469 metric tons (a unit of mass in the metric system), or 1.12 short tons (a US customary unit of mass), or approximately 2,240 pounds (lb) or 35,840 ounces (oz), which are US customary / Imperial units of mass.

Conversions of various tons:

  • The short ton is equal to 2,000 pounds
  • The long ton is equal to 2,240 pounds
  • The metric ton (or tonne) is equal to 2,204.6226218 pounds

Plural: long tons

Also known as: ton (UK) (plural: tons (UK)), gross ton (plural: gross tons), ton (plural: tons, in Navy ships in the US)

Long ton conversions: a detailed list with conversions from long tons to other (metric, imperial, or customary) mass and weight measurement units is shown below.

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