Imperial Ton to US Ton Converter
1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
Imperial Ton to US Ton Table
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | US Ton (short ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0112 |
| 0.1 | 0.112 |
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 20 | 22.4001 |
| 50 | 56.0002 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1,120 |
How to Convert Imperial Ton to US Ton
To convert Imperial Ton (long ton) to US Ton (short ton), use the formula: 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton.
For example, to convert 5 long ton to short ton: 5 long ton = 5.6 short ton. Similarly, 10 long ton = 11.2 short ton, 25 long ton = 28.0001 short ton, and 100 long ton = 112 short ton.
To convert in the other direction, 1 short ton = 0.892855 long ton. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Imperial Ton?
An imperial (long) ton equals 2,240 pounds or about 1,016 kilograms. Long tons were historically used in the UK for heavy cargo and shipping.
What is a US Ton?
A US (short) ton equals 2,000 pounds or about 907 kilograms. Short tons are used in the United States for measuring bulk materials and freight.
Common Imperial Ton to US Ton Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Imperial Ton and US Ton:
- 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
- 5 long ton = 5.6 short ton
- 10 long ton = 11.2 short ton
- 25 long ton = 28.0001 short ton
- 100 long ton = 112 short ton