Convert ton (long) to carat
Please provide values below to convert ton (long) [ton (UK)] to carat [car, ct], or Convert carat to ton (long).
How to Convert Ton (Long) to Carat
1 ton (UK) = 5080234.544 car, ct
Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to car, ct:
15 ton (UK) = 15 × 5080234.544 car, ct = 76203518.16 car, ct
Ton (Long) to Carat Conversion Table
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Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.