Short Tons to Long Tons Converter
Convert short tons (ton (US)) to long tons (ton (UK))
Result
0.8928571429 ton (UK)
Long Tons
1 ton (US) = 0.8928571429 ton (UK)
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How to convert short tons to long tons
One short ton equals 0.8928571 long tons, so multiply the number of short tons by 0.8928571.
ton (UK) = ton (US) × 0.8928571
1 ton (US) = 0.8928571 ton (UK) · 1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US)
Worked example
To convert 5 short tons to long tons: 5 ton (US) × 0.8928571 = 4.464286 ton (UK).
About short tons (ton (US))
A short ton (US ton) is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kg.
About long tons (ton (UK))
A long ton (imperial ton) is 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kg.
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Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in one short ton?
One short ton equals 0.8928571 long tons.
How many short tons are in one long ton?
One long ton equals 1.12 short tons.
How do I convert short tons to long tons?
Use the formula ton (UK) = ton (US) × 0.8928571. For example, 5 ton (US) × 0.8928571 = 4.464286 ton (UK).