How to convert metric tons to long tons
To convert a measurement in metric tons to long tons, multiply the value by 0.984206527611. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 t to long tons: 5 × 0.984206527611 = 4.921033 long ton.
What is a metric ton?
A metric ton (tonne) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds. The tonne was adopted as a non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI. It is the standard unit for bulk commodities and industrial output worldwide, spelled 'tonne' in most countries to distinguish it from the US and long tons.
Common uses of metric tons include: Cargo, freight, and shipping weights; Industrial and agricultural production output; Vehicle and machinery mass; Carbon emission accounting (tonnes of CO₂).
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.
Metric Tons to long tons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 t = 0.984206527611 long ton 5 t = 4.921033 long ton 10 t = 9.842065 long ton 50 t = 49.210326 long ton 100 t = 98.420653 long ton
Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in one metric ton?
One metric ton (t) equals 0.984206527611 long tons (long ton). Multiply any value in metric tons by 0.984206527611 to convert to long tons.
How do I convert metric tons to long tons?
Multiply the value in metric tons by 0.984206527611. For example, 5 t × 0.984206527611 = 4.921033 long ton.
How do I convert long tons to metric tons?
Multiply the value in long tons by 1.016047, or divide by 0.984206527611. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the metric ton to long ton 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 metric tons to long tons?
The formula is: long ton = t × 0.984206527611. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.