Short Tons (US ton) to Long Tons (UK ton) Converter
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1 Short Ton (US) = 0.8929 Long Ton (UK)
Key Formulas
Kilogram → Pound
lb = kg × 2.20462Pound → Kilogram
kg = lb × 0.453592Gram → Ounce
oz = g × 0.035274Ounce → Gram
g = oz × 28.3495Formula
ton = ton × 0.892857One US short ton (2000 lbs) equals 0.8929 UK long tons (2240 lbs). The difference is 240 lbs — a long ton is about 12% heavier. This conversion is useful when comparing US and UK shipping weights, in naval architecture for international vessels, or when converting between US and UK freight documentation.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A US shipping company calculating 10 short tons of cargo for a UK port — 8.93 long tons.
10 ton = 8.929 lt
A US exporter converting 5 short tons of goods for a UK buyer — 4.46 long tons.
5 ton = 4.464 lt
A naval architect converting 1 short ton of US naval supplies to long tons — 0.893 LT.
1 ton = 0.893 lt
A US freight forwarder calculating 20 short tons for a UK shipping line — 17.86 long tons.
20 ton = 17.857 lt