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 pound?

A pound is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to 16 ounces. It is widely used in the United States for body weight, grocery shopping, and general weight measurement.

Worked examples

1 long ton (UK) = 2,240 pound

1 pound = 0.45359237 kilogram

More Mass conversions

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