Imperial Tons to Metric Tons Converter
One Imperial Ton equals 1.016046909 Metric Tons (1 long-ton = 1.016046909 t). Multiply an Imperial Ton value by 1.016046909 to get the equivalent in Metric Tons. Enter a value above to calculate the result. You can also use the formula and reference table below.
Formula
t = long-ton × 1.016046909
Multiply the Imperial Ton value by 1.016046909 to get the equivalent value in Metric Tons.
Example Conversions
1 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
1.016046909 Metric Ton (t)
5 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
5.080234544 Metric Ton (t)
10 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
10.16046909 Metric Ton (t)
25 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
25.40117272 Metric Ton (t)
100 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
101.6046909 Metric Ton (t)
Conversion Table
| Imperial Ton (long-ton) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1016046909 |
| 0.5 | 0.5080234544 |
| 1 | 1.016046909 |
| 2 | 2.032093818 |
| 5 | 5.080234544 |
| 10 | 10.16046909 |
| 25 | 25.40117272 |
| 50 | 50.80234544 |
| 100 | 101.6046909 |
| 250 | 254.0117272 |
| 500 | 508.0234544 |
| 1000 | 1016.046909 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Imperial Ton values to Metric Ton without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Imperial Ton (long-ton) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 1.016046909.
- For example, 10 Imperial Tons × 1.016046909 = 10.16046909 Metric Tons.
- Label the result as Metric Ton (t).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Imperial Ton and one Metric Ton.
About Imperial Ton and Metric Ton
The imperial (long) ton is 2,240 pounds, exactly 1,016.0469088 kilograms, slightly heavier than the metric tonne. It persists in British maritime usage and ship displacement figures. The metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1,000 kilograms. Freight, agriculture, and industry quote bulk quantities in tonnes, and it differs from both the US and imperial ton. One Imperial Ton equals 1.016046909 Metric Tons (1 long-ton = 1.016046909 t). Imperial Ton is used in ship displacement figures and in historical British engineering documents. Metric Ton is used in shipping freight and cargo.
Precision and Rounding:Metric-imperial mass factors are exact (1 lb = 0.45359237 kg by the 1959 agreement), so precision is purely a display choice. One decimal place is enough for body weight and cooking; nutrition labeling, pharmacy, and lab work need the full factor before rounding.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15Imperial Tons equals15.24070363Metric Tons.
15 long-ton × 1.016046909 = 15.24070363 t
FAQ
How do I convert Imperial Ton to Metric Ton?
Multiply the Imperial Ton value by 1.016046909 to get the equivalent value in Metric Tons.
What is the formula for Imperial Ton to Metric Ton?
The formula is t = long-ton × 1.016046909.
How many Metric Tons are in 1 Imperial Ton?
1 Imperial Ton equals 1.016046909 Metric Tons.
Can I convert Metric Ton back to Imperial Ton?
Yes. 1 Metric Ton equals 0.9842065276 Imperial Tons, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Imperial Ton and Metric Ton?
Imperial Ton is shown as long-ton and may also be searched as long ton, uk ton, imperial tons. Metric Ton is shown as t and may also be searched as tonne, tonnes, metric tons.
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