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 short ton (US)?

A short ton is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States, equal to 2,000 pounds. It is used in industries such as mining, agriculture, and freight transportation.

Worked examples

1 long ton (UK) = 1.12 short ton (US)

1 short ton (US) = 907.18474 kilogram

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