Convert Imperial Ton to US Ton
Use this free converter to change imperial tons (long ton) into us tons (ton). Imperial ton and us ton both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 long ton equals 1.12 ton, and 1 ton equals 0.89285714 long ton.
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US Ton (ton)
1.12
1 long ton = 1.12 ton
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Imperial Ton | US Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0112 |
| 0.1 | 0.112 |
| 0.5 | 0.56 |
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 3 | 3.36 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 20 | 22.4 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 1,000 | 1120 |
How to convert Imperial Ton to US Ton
Multiply the imperial ton value by 1.12 to get us tons.
- Enter the number of imperial tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in us tons.
- Worked example: 15 long ton × 1.12 = 16.8 ton.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (us 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.
US Ton (ton)
- Definition
- A US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 pounds, or about 907.18 kilograms.
- History
- It became the standard "ton" in the United States as the country adopted the avoirdupois pound.
- Current use
- Short tons measure freight, mining output, and bulk goods in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many us tons are in a imperial ton?
There are 1.12 ton in 1 long ton. To convert, multiply the number of imperial tons by 1.12.
How do I convert imperial tons to us tons?
Multiply the imperial ton value by 1.12 to get us tons. For example, 10 long ton = 11.2 ton.
Is this imperial ton-to-us 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 |