US Tons to Imperial Tons Converter
One US Ton equals 0.8928571429 Imperial Tons (1 ton = 0.8928571429 long-ton). Multiply a US Ton value by 0.8928571429 to get the equivalent in Imperial Tons. Use the calculator above for your value, or check the examples and reference table below.
Formula
long-ton = ton × 0.8928571429
Multiply the US Ton value by 0.8928571429 to get the equivalent value in Imperial Tons.
Example Conversions
1 US Ton (ton)
0.8928571429 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
5 US Ton (ton)
4.464285714 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
10 US Ton (ton)
8.928571429 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
25 US Ton (ton)
22.32142857 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
100 US Ton (ton)
89.28571429 Imperial Ton (long-ton)
Conversion Table
| US Ton (ton) | Imperial Ton (long-ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.08928571429 |
| 0.5 | 0.4464285714 |
| 1 | 0.8928571429 |
| 2 | 1.785714286 |
| 5 | 4.464285714 |
| 10 | 8.928571429 |
| 25 | 22.32142857 |
| 50 | 44.64285714 |
| 100 | 89.28571429 |
| 250 | 223.2142857 |
| 500 | 446.4285714 |
| 1000 | 892.8571429 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert US Ton values to Imperial Ton without the calculator.
- Write down the value in US Ton (ton) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 0.8928571429.
- For example, 10 US Tons × 0.8928571429 = 8.928571429 Imperial Tons.
- Label the result as Imperial Ton (long-ton).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one US Ton and one Imperial Ton.
About US Ton and Imperial Ton
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. 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. One US Ton equals 0.8928571429 Imperial Tons (1 ton = 0.8928571429 long-ton). US Ton is used in US truck and freight capacity and in US mining and aggregate sales. Imperial Ton is used in ship displacement figures.
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
15US Tons equals13.39285714Imperial Tons.
15 ton × 0.8928571429 = 13.39285714 long-ton
FAQ
How do I convert US Ton to Imperial Ton?
Multiply the US Ton value by 0.8928571429 to get the equivalent value in Imperial Tons.
What is the formula for US Ton to Imperial Ton?
The formula is long-ton = ton × 0.8928571429.
How many Imperial Tons are in 1 US Ton?
1 US Ton equals 0.8928571429 Imperial Tons.
Can I convert Imperial Ton back to US Ton?
Yes. 1 Imperial Ton equals 1.12 US Tons, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for US Ton and Imperial Ton?
US Ton is shown as ton and may also be searched as short ton, us tons. Imperial Ton is shown as long-ton and may also be searched as long ton, uk ton, imperial tons.
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