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Long Ton to Short Ton Converter
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Long Ton to Short Ton Formula
Conversion explanation: Multiply the value in Long Ton by 1.12 to get the equivalent value in Short Ton.
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What is Long Ton to Short Ton Converter
A long ton to short ton converter is a handy digital tool for converting weight values from long tons (lt) to short tons (ton). It relies on the conversion factor where 1 long ton is equal to exactly 1.12 short tons. For related calculations, you can also check our kilogram to gram conversion tool.
Definitions of Long Ton and Short Ton
What is Long Ton?
A long ton is a unit of mass in the avoirdupois system equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016 kilograms. It is historically used in the United Kingdom for bulk commodities. For related unit metrics, you can use our gram to kilogram conversion tool.
What is Short Ton?
A short ton is a unit of mass in the US customary system equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms. It is commonly used in the United States for commerce and shipping. If you need to make other calculations, see our kilogram to pound conversion tool.
How to Convert Long Ton to Short Ton
To convert a value from long tons to short tons, multiply the value by the conversion multiplier:
Step-by-Step Example
Suppose you want to convert 5 long tons to short tons. Using the conversion steps:
- Identify the multiplier factor:
1.12. - Multiply 5 by the factor:
5 × 1.12 = 5.6. - Result: 5 long tons is equal to 5.6 short tons.
Long Ton to Short Ton Conversion Table
The table below provides quick reference conversions for common values from long tons to short tons:
| Long Ton [uk ton] | Short Ton [us ton] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 uk ton | 0.0112 us ton |
| 0.1 uk ton | 0.112 us ton |
| 1 uk ton | 1.12 us ton |
| 2 uk ton | 2.24 us ton |
| 3 uk ton | 3.36 us ton |
| 4 uk ton | 4.48 us ton |
| 5 uk ton | 5.6 us ton |
| 6 uk ton | 6.72 us ton |
| 7 uk ton | 7.84 us ton |
| 8 uk ton | 8.96 us ton |
| 9 uk ton | 10.08 us ton |
| 10 uk ton | 11.2 us ton |
| 20 uk ton | 22.4 us ton |
| 30 uk ton | 33.6 us ton |
| 50 uk ton | 56 us ton |
| 100 uk ton | 112 us ton |
| 500 uk ton | 560 us ton |
| 1000 uk ton | 1120 us ton |