How to convert long tons to kilograms
To convert a measurement in long tons to kilograms, multiply the value by 1,016.0469. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 long ton to kilograms: 5 × 1,016.0469 = 5,080.2345 kg.
What is a long ton?
A long ton (imperial ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016.05 kilograms. The long ton is the traditional British ton, equal to 20 hundredweight of 112 pounds each. It was widely used in the shipping and coal industries and is very close in value to the metric tonne.
Common uses of long tons include: Ship displacement and cargo capacity; Historical British industrial and coal weights; Bulk commodity trading in imperial contexts; Naval and maritime tonnage references.
What is a kilogram?
A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, equal to 1,000 grams or approximately 2.205 pounds. Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water, the kilogram was fixed by a platinum-iridium cylinder from 1889 until 2019, when it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant. It is the only SI base unit whose name carries a prefix.
Common uses of kilograms include: Body weight in most countries; Grocery and produce pricing (price per kg); Shipping and freight weight; Scientific and laboratory mass measurements.
Long Tons to kilograms worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 long ton = 1,016.0469 kg 5 long ton = 5,080.2345 kg 10 long ton = 10,160.4691 kg 50 long ton = 50,802.3454 kg 100 long ton = 101,604.6909 kg
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one long ton?
One long ton (long ton) equals 1,016.0469 kilograms (kg). Multiply any value in long tons by 1,016.0469 to convert to kilograms.
How do I convert long tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in long tons by 1,016.0469. For example, 5 long ton × 1,016.0469 = 5,080.2345 kg.
How do I convert kilograms to long tons?
Multiply the value in kilograms by 0.000984206528, or divide by 1,016.0469. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the long ton to kilogram conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so all weight conversions between metric and avoirdupois units use exact factors.
What is the formula for long tons to kilograms?
The formula is: kg = long ton × 1,016.0469. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.