What is long ton (UK)?

A long ton is a unit of mass historically used in the United Kingdom, equal to 2,240 pounds. It is used in shipping, naval architecture, and some industrial contexts in the UK.

What is kilogram?

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. It is used globally as the standard for measuring weight and mass in science, industry, trade, and everyday life.

Worked examples

1 long ton (UK) = 1,016.0469088 kilogram

1 kilogram = 1 kilogram

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