Long Tons to Short Tons Converter
Convert long tons (ton (UK)) to short tons (ton (US))
Result
1.12 ton (US)
Short Tons
1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US)
1 ton (UK) in other units
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How to convert long tons to short tons
One long ton equals 1.12 short tons, so multiply the number of long tons by 1.12.
ton (US) = ton (UK) × 1.12
1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US) · 1 ton (US) = 0.8928571 ton (UK)
Worked example
To convert 5 long tons to short tons: 5 ton (UK) × 1.12 = 5.6 ton (US).
About long tons (ton (UK))
A long ton (imperial ton) is 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kg.
About short tons (ton (US))
A short ton (US ton) is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kg.
More conversions
Long Tons to other units
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Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in one long ton?
One long ton equals 1.12 short tons.
How many long tons are in one short ton?
One short ton equals 0.8928571 long tons.
How do I convert long tons to short tons?
Use the formula ton (US) = ton (UK) × 1.12. For example, 5 ton (UK) × 1.12 = 5.6 ton (US).