Short Ton to Long Ton Converter
Short Ton to Long Ton Formula
Conversion explanation: Divide the value in Short Ton by 1.12 to get the equivalent value in Long Ton.
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What is Short Ton to Long Ton Converter
A short ton to long ton converter is a digital tool for switching weight units from short tons (ton) to long tons (lt). It applies the standard conversion factor where 1 short ton is approximately equal to 0.892857 long tons. For related calculations, you can also check our kilogram to gram conversion tool.
Definitions of Short Ton and Long Ton
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. For related unit metrics, you can use our gram to kilogram conversion tool.
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. If you need to make other calculations, see our kilogram to pound conversion tool.