Convert ton (short) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Ton (Long)
1 ton (US) = 0.892857142857143 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to ton (UK):
15 ton (US) = 15 × 0.892857142857143 ton (UK) = 13.3928571428571 ton (UK)
Ton (Short) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
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).