How to convert long tons to ounces
To convert a measurement in long tons to ounces, multiply the value by 35,840. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 long ton to ounces: 5 × 35,840 = 179,200 oz.
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 ounce?
An ounce is an imperial and US customary unit of mass equal to 1/16 of a pound or exactly 28.349523125 grams. The avoirdupois ounce descends from the Roman 'uncia' (one twelfth). It is distinct from the troy ounce used for precious metals, which is heavier at about 31.1 grams.
Common uses of ounces include: Food portions and recipe ingredients in the US; Postal and letter weights; Packaged goods net weight (cereal, snacks); Baby birth weights in the US.
Long Tons to ounces worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 long ton = 35,840 oz 5 long ton = 179,200 oz 10 long ton = 358,400 oz 50 long ton = 1,792,000 oz 100 long ton = 3,584,000 oz
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one long ton?
One long ton (long ton) equals 35,840 ounces (oz). Multiply any value in long tons by 35,840 to convert to ounces.
How do I convert long tons to ounces?
Multiply the value in long tons by 35,840. For example, 5 long ton × 35,840 = 179,200 oz.
How do I convert ounces to long tons?
Multiply the value in ounces by 0.000027901786, or divide by 35,840. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the long ton to ounce 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 ounces?
The formula is: oz = long ton × 35,840. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.