Metric Tons to Imperial Tons Converter
How to convert metric tons to imperial tons
imperial tons = metric tons ÷ 1.01604691
To convert metric tons to imperial tons, divide the number of metric tons by 1.01604691.
1 t = 0.984206528 long ton
Examples
- 1 t ÷ 1.01604691 = 0.984206528 long ton
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 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.
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.
Metric tons to imperial tons conversion table
| Metric tons (t) | Imperial tons (long ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 t | 0.492103264 long ton |
| 1 t | 0.984206528 long ton |
| 1.5 t | 1.47630979 long ton |
| 2 t | 1.96841306 long ton |
| 2.5 t | 2.46051632 long ton |
| 3 t | 2.95261958 long ton |
| 4 t | 3.93682611 long ton |
| 5 t | 4.92103264 long ton |
| 10 t | 9.84206528 long ton |
| 15 t | 14.7630979 long ton |
| 20 t | 19.6841306 long ton |
| 25 t | 24.6051632 long ton |
| 40 t | 39.3682611 long ton |
| 50 t | 49.2103264 long ton |
| 100 t | 98.4206528 long ton |
| 500 t | 492.103264 long ton |
| 1,000 t | 984.206528 long ton |
Unit definitions
- 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.
- 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.