Ton (UK) to Ton (metric) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert long tons to tons with our free online weight converter.
Ton (UK) to Ton (metric) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (UK)).
- The converted value in Ton (metric) 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 Ton (metric)
Converting Ton (UK) to Ton (metric) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (UK) = 1.01605 tonsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 long tons: 5 × 1.01605 = 5.08025 tons
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What is a Ton (UK) and a Ton (metric)?
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 metric ton (or tonne) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (kg). It is part of the International System of Units (SI) although not technically an SI unit itself, it is accepted for use with SI. It is equivalent to approximately 2,204.6 pounds.
Note: The Ton (UK) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Ton (metric) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Ton (UK) and Ton (metric)
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 term "tonne" derives from the "tun", an old English unit of volume for large casks. The metric tonne was defined as 1,000 kilograms to provide a larger metric unit for trade and industry, aligning with the decimal nature of the SI system.
Common Uses for long tons and tons
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (UK) (imperial/US) and Ton (metric) (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 tons
- Transportation: Measuring the mass of vehicles like cars, trucks, and heavy machinery.
- Shipping & Logistics: Quantifying large amounts of bulk cargo in shipping (e.g., coal, grain, ore).
- Agriculture: Expressing crop yields and large-scale agricultural production.
- Heavy Industry: Standard unit for production outputs in steel manufacturing, mining, and construction.
- Waste Management: Used for calculating municipal solid waste volumes and recycling quantities.
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 Ton (metric) (t)
How many kilograms are in a metric ton?
There are exactly 1,000 kilograms (kg) in 1 metric ton (t).
Is a metric ton the same as a US ton?
No. A metric ton (1,000 kg) is slightly heavier than a US ton (also called a short ton, 2,000 lbs or about 907.18 kg).
Why is it sometimes spelled "tonne"?
The spelling "tonne" is often used internationally to distinguish it clearly from the imperial/US tons (short ton and long ton).
Conversion Table: Ton (UK) to Ton (metric)
| Ton (UK) (long ton) | Ton (metric) (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.016 |
| 5 | 5.08 |
| 10 | 10.161 |
| 25 | 25.401 |
| 50 | 50.802 |
| 100 | 101.605 |
| 500 | 508.024 |
| 1,000 | 1,016.047 |
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