Imperial Tons to US Tons Converter
One Imperial Ton equals 1.12 US Tons (1 long-ton = 1.12 ton). Multiply an Imperial Ton value by 1.12 to get the equivalent in US Tons. Use the calculator above for your value, or check the examples and reference table below.
Formula
ton = long-ton × 1.12
Multiply the Imperial Ton value by 1.12 to get the equivalent value in US Tons.
Example Conversions
1 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
1.12 US Ton (ton)
5 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
5.6 US Ton (ton)
10 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
11.2 US Ton (ton)
25 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
28 US Ton (ton)
100 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
112 US Ton (ton)
Conversion Table
| Imperial Ton (long-ton) | US Ton (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.112 |
| 0.5 | 0.56 |
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 250 | 280 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1120 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Imperial Ton values to US Ton without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Imperial Ton (long-ton) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 1.12.
- For example, 10 Imperial Tons × 1.12 = 11.2 US Tons.
- Label the result as US Ton (ton).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Imperial Ton and one US Ton.
About Imperial Ton and US 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 US (short) ton is 2,000 pounds, exactly 907.18474 kilograms. American freight, mining, and vehicle ratings use it, and it is about 10% lighter than the metric tonne. One Imperial Ton equals 1.12 US Tons (1 long-ton = 1.12 ton). Imperial Ton is used in ship displacement figures and in historical British engineering documents. US Ton is used in US truck and freight capacity.
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 equals16.8US Tons.
15 long-ton × 1.12 = 16.8 ton
FAQ
How do I convert Imperial Ton to US Ton?
Multiply the Imperial Ton value by 1.12 to get the equivalent value in US Tons.
What is the formula for Imperial Ton to US Ton?
The formula is ton = long-ton × 1.12.
How many US Tons are in 1 Imperial Ton?
1 Imperial Ton equals 1.12 US Tons.
Can I convert US Ton back to Imperial Ton?
Yes. 1 US Ton equals 0.8928571429 Imperial Tons, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Imperial Ton and US Ton?
Imperial Ton is shown as long-ton and may also be searched as long ton, uk ton, imperial tons. US Ton is shown as ton and may also be searched as short ton, us tons.
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