Long Ton to Metric Ton Converter
1 long tn = 1.0160 t
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FORMULA
1 long tn = 1.0160 t
CONVERSION TABLE
| Long Ton (long tn) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 long tn | 1.016 t |
| 5 long tn | 5.0802 t |
| 10 long tn | 10.1605 t |
| 25 long tn | 25.4012 t |
| 50 long tn | 50.8023 t |
| 100 long tn | 101.6047 t |
| 250 long tn | 254.0117 t |
| 500 long tn | 508.0235 t |
| 1,000 long tn | 1,016.05 t |
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About Long Ton (long tn)
Equal to 2,240 pounds (1,016.047 kg), the long ton was historically the standard ton in the British Imperial system and remains used in some maritime and Commonwealth contexts. Naval displacement tonnage was traditionally measured in long tons, and the unit is still referenced in older shipping documents.
About Metric Ton (t)
Equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds), the metric ton -- also spelled tonne -- is the standard unit for bulk commodities like grain, steel, and coal. Global carbon emissions are reported in metric tons of CO2, and container ships measure their cargo capacity in deadweight tonnage using this unit.
How to Convert Long Ton to Metric Ton
The conversion formula is: 1 long tn = 1.0160 t. To convert from Long Ton (long tn) to Metric Ton (t), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Metric Ton in 1 Long Ton?
1 Long Ton (long tn) equals 1.0160 Metric Ton (t).
How to convert Long Ton to Metric Ton?
Multiply the Long Ton value by 1.0160 to get the equivalent in Metric Ton. Formula: 1 long tn = 1.0160 t
What is the formula for Long Ton to Metric Ton conversion?
1 long tn = 1.0160 t
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