Ton (US) to Ton (UK) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US tons to long tons with our free online weight converter.
Ton (US) to Ton (UK) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (US)).
- The converted value in Ton (UK) 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 (US) to Ton (UK)
Converting Ton (US) to Ton (UK) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (US) = 0.892857 long tonsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 US tons: 5 × 0.892857 = 4.46429 long tons
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What is a Ton (US) and a Ton (UK)?
The US ton, also known as the short ton, is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States. It is defined as exactly 2,000 pounds (avoirdupois). This is equivalent to 907.18474 kilograms.
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.
Note: The Ton (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Ton (UK) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Ton (US) and Ton (UK)
The short ton originated in the English system of weights and measures and became the standard ton in the United States. It differs from the imperial (long) ton (2,240 lbs) used more traditionally in the UK, and the metric ton (1,000 kg).
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.
Common Uses for US tons and long tons
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (US) (imperial/US) and Ton (UK) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for US tons
- Transportation: Measuring vehicle weights and payload capacities in the US for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.
- Construction Materials: Used for quantifying bulk materials like gravel, sand, and coal in US commerce and construction projects.
- Industrial Applications: Standard unit for heavy machinery, shipping containers, and large-scale manufacturing within the US.
- HVAC Systems: Often used for measuring large items like HVAC units (tonnage rating relates to cooling capacity, but derives from the weight of ice).
- Waste Management: Common unit for measuring municipal solid waste, recycling volumes, and landfill capacities.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Ton (US) (ton)
How many pounds are in a US ton?
There are exactly 2,000 pounds (lb) in 1 US ton (short ton).
Is the US ton the same as the UK ton?
No. The US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lbs, while the traditional UK ton (long ton) is 2,240 lbs. The metric ton (1,000 kg or approx. 2,204.6 lbs) is also different.
Where is the US ton used?
It is primarily used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric ton (tonne).
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).
Conversion Table: Ton (US) to Ton (UK)
| Ton (US) (ton) | Ton (UK) (long ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.893 |
| 5 | 4.464 |
| 10 | 8.929 |
| 25 | 22.321 |
| 50 | 44.643 |
| 100 | 89.286 |
| 500 | 446.429 |
| 1,000 | 892.857 |
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