Convert Imperial Ton to Metric Ton
Use this free converter to change imperial tons (long ton) into metric tons (t). Imperial ton and metric ton both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 long ton equals 1.0160469 t, and 1 t equals 0.98420653 long ton.
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Metric Ton (t)
1.0160469
1 long ton = 1.0160469 t
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Imperial Ton | Metric Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.010160469 |
| 0.1 | 0.10160469 |
| 0.5 | 0.50802345 |
| 1 | 1.0160469 |
| 2 | 2.0320938 |
| 3 | 3.0481407 |
| 5 | 5.0802345 |
| 10 | 10.160469 |
| 20 | 20.320938 |
| 25 | 25.401173 |
| 50 | 50.802345 |
| 100 | 101.60469 |
| 1,000 | 1016.0469 |
How to convert Imperial Ton to Metric Ton
Multiply the imperial ton value by 1.0160469 to get metric tons.
- Enter the number of imperial tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in metric tons.
- Worked example: 15 long ton × 1.0160469 = 15.240704 t.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (metric ton to imperial ton).
About these units
Imperial Ton (long ton)
- Definition
- An imperial ton (long ton) equals 2,240 pounds, or about 1,016 kilograms.
- History
- The long ton derives from 20 hundredweight of 112 pounds each in the British imperial system.
- Current use
- Long tons appear in UK shipping and in expressing the displacement of ships.
Metric Ton (t)
- Definition
- A metric ton or tonne (t) equals 1,000 kilograms and is the metric unit for large masses.
- History
- It was adopted with the metric system as a convenient multiple of the kilogram.
- Current use
- Metric tons quantify cargo, industrial materials, vehicle weights, and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in a imperial ton?
There are 1.0160469 t in 1 long ton. To convert, multiply the number of imperial tons by 1.0160469.
How do I convert imperial tons to metric tons?
Multiply the imperial ton value by 1.0160469 to get metric tons. For example, 10 long ton = 10.160469 t.
Is this imperial ton-to-metric ton converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Imperial Ton to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Imperial Ton equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 1016.0469 kg |
| Gram (g) | 1016046.9 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1016046900 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1.0160e+12 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 1.0160469 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2240 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35840 oz |
| Stone (st) | 160 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 1.12 ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5080234.5 ct |