Imperial Tons to Metric Tons Converter
How to convert imperial tons to metric tons
metric tons = imperial tons × 1.01604691
To convert imperial tons to metric tons, multiply the number of imperial tons by 1.01604691.
1 long ton = 1.01604691 t
Examples
- 1 long ton × 1.01604691 = 1.01604691 t
Good to know
The two are within 2% of each other: an imperial long ton is 1,016.0469088 kg, a metric ton is 1,000 kg.
This is the imperial (long) ton of 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg. The metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg and the US (short) ton is 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg.
This is the metric ton (tonne) of 1,000 kg. The US (short) ton is 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg and the imperial (long) ton is 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg.
Imperial tons to metric tons conversion table
| Imperial tons (long ton) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 long ton | 0.508023454 t |
| 1 long ton | 1.01604691 t |
| 1.5 long ton | 1.52407036 t |
| 2 long ton | 2.03209382 t |
| 2.5 long ton | 2.54011727 t |
| 3 long ton | 3.04814073 t |
| 4 long ton | 4.06418764 t |
| 5 long ton | 5.08023454 t |
| 10 long ton | 10.1604691 t |
| 15 long ton | 15.2407036 t |
| 20 long ton | 20.3209382 t |
| 25 long ton | 25.4011727 t |
| 40 long ton | 40.6418764 t |
| 50 long ton | 50.8023454 t |
| 100 long ton | 101.604691 t |
| 500 long ton | 508.023454 t |
| 1,000 long ton | 1,016.04691 t |
Unit definitions
- Imperial ton (long ton)
- The imperial ton, also called the long ton, is 2,240 pounds, exactly 1,016.0469088 kilograms. It was the standard ton in the United Kingdom before metrication and is still used for some ship measurements.
- Metric ton (t)
- A metric ton, also called a tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard large unit of mass in international trade, shipping and industry.