Convert Metric Ton to Imperial Ton
Use this free converter to change metric tons (t) into imperial tons (long ton). Metric ton and imperial ton both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 t equals 0.98420653 long ton, and 1 long ton equals 1.0160469 t.
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Imperial Ton (long ton)
0.98420653
1 t = 0.98420653 long ton
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Metric Ton | Imperial Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0098420653 |
| 0.1 | 0.098420653 |
| 0.5 | 0.49210326 |
| 1 | 0.98420653 |
| 2 | 1.9684131 |
| 3 | 2.9526196 |
| 5 | 4.9210326 |
| 10 | 9.8420653 |
| 20 | 19.684131 |
| 25 | 24.605163 |
| 50 | 49.210326 |
| 100 | 98.420653 |
| 1,000 | 984.20653 |
How to convert Metric Ton to Imperial Ton
Multiply the metric ton value by 0.98420653 to get imperial tons.
- Enter the number of metric tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in imperial tons.
- Worked example: 15 t × 0.98420653 = 14.763098 long ton.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (imperial ton to metric ton).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many imperial tons are in a metric ton?
There are 0.98420653 long ton in 1 t. To convert, multiply the number of metric tons by 0.98420653.
How do I convert metric tons to imperial tons?
Multiply the metric ton value by 0.98420653 to get imperial tons. For example, 10 t = 9.8420653 long ton.
Is this metric ton-to-imperial 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 Metric Ton to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Metric Ton equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 1000 kg |
| Gram (g) | 1000000 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1000000000 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1000000000000 µg |
| Pound (lb) | 2204.6226 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35273.962 oz |
| Stone (st) | 157.47304 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 1.1023113 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.98420653 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5000000 ct |