Ton (UK) to Grain Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert long tons to grains with our free online weight converter.
Ton (UK) to Grain Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (UK)).
- The converted value in Grain will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Ton (UK) to Grain
Converting Ton (UK) to Grain involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (UK) = 15680000 grainsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 long tons: 5 × 15680000 = 78400000 grains
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What is a Ton (UK) and a Grain?
The UK Ton, also known as the Long Ton or Imperial Ton, is a unit of mass in the Imperial system. It is defined as 2,240 pounds, which is equivalent to 1,016.0469088 kilograms.
The grain (gr) is a unit of mass in the traditional English weight systems (Avoirdupois, Troy, and Apothecaries'). It was originally based on the weight of a single grain of barley. It is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams (or 1/7000 of an avoirdupois pound).
Note: The Ton (UK) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Grain belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Ton (UK) and Grain
The term "ton" originates from the "tun," a large cask used in the wine trade. The long ton was standardized in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 and was historically used in the UK and Commonwealth countries for trade and shipping.
The grain is one of the oldest units of mass, dating back to antiquity, using seeds (like barley or wheat) as weight standards. It formed the legal basis for English weight systems and remains defined in terms of metric units today.
Common Uses for long tons and grains
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (UK) (imperial/US) and Grain (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for long tons
- Historically used for shipping bulk commodities in the UK and Commonwealth.
- Sometimes still used for measuring ship displacement.
- Occasionally encountered in older engineering specifications or historical contexts.
Common Uses for grains
- Ammunition: Measuring the mass of bullets and gunpowder charges.
- Archery: Measuring the mass of arrows and arrowheads.
- Medicine & Pharmacy: Historically used in the apothecaries' system; sometimes still used for measuring dosage of certain older medications (e.g., aspirin).
- Jewelry: Used in the troy system (24 grains = 1 pennyweight).
- Reloading: Handloading ammunition requires precise measurement in grains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Ton (UK) (long ton)
How many pounds are in a UK Ton (Long Ton)?
There are exactly 2,240 pounds (lb) in 1 UK Ton (long ton).
Is a UK Ton larger than a US Ton?
Yes, a UK Ton (2,240 lb) is larger than a US Ton (short ton, 2,000 lb).
How does the UK Ton compare to the metric ton?
A UK Ton (1,016.05 kg) is very close to, but slightly larger than, a metric ton (tonne, 1,000 kg).
About Grain (gr)
How many grains are in an ounce (avoirdupois)?
There are 437.5 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois ounce (oz).
How many grains are in a pound (avoirdupois)?
There are 7,000 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois pound (lb).
How many milligrams are in a grain?
There are exactly 64.79891 milligrams (mg) in 1 grain (gr).
Conversion Table: Ton (UK) to Grain
| Ton (UK) (long ton) | Grain (gr) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15,680,000 |
| 5 | 78,400,000 |
| 10 | 156,800,000 |
| 25 | 392,000,000 |
| 50 | 784,000,000 |
| 100 | 1,568,000,000 |
| 500 | 7,840,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 15,680,000,000 |
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- Ounce (oz)
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- Microgram (µg)
- Carat (ct)
- Slug (sl)
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- Pennyweight (dwt)
- Dram (dr)
- Quintal (q)
- Atomic Mass Unit (u)
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- Kati (India) (kati)
- Masha (India) (masha)
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- Pras (India) (pras)
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