Online calculator to convert long tons to metric tons (long tn to t) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between long tons and metric tons.
What is a long ton (long tn)?
A long ton is a unit of mass in the Imperial System. The symbol for long ton is long tn. There are 0.98420653 long tons in a metric ton. A long ton is commonly referred to as an Imperial ton.
What is a metric ton (t)?
A metric ton is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for metric ton is t. There are 1.01604691 metric tons in a long ton. Another name for metric ton is tonne.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from long ton to metric ton is:
metric ton = long ton x 1.01604691
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from long tons to metric tons (long tn to t).
Long Ton to Metric Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 long tons to metric tons (show work) Formula: long ton x 1.01604691 = metric ton Calculations: 5 long tons x 1.01604691 = 5.08023455 metric tons Result: 5 long tons is equal to 5.08023455 metric tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from long ton to metric ton.
Long Tons to Metric Tons Conversion Chart
| long tons (long tn) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 long tons | 1.01604691 metric tons |
| 2 long tons | 2.03209382 metric tons |
| 3 long tons | 3.04814073 metric tons |
| 4 long tons | 4.06418764 metric tons |
| 5 long tons | 5.08023455 metric tons |
| 6 long tons | 6.09628146 metric tons |
| 7 long tons | 7.11232837 metric tons |
| 8 long tons | 8.12837528 metric tons |
| 9 long tons | 9.14442219 metric tons |
| 10 long tons | 10.1604691 metric tons |
| 20 long tons | 20.3209382 metric tons |
| 30 long tons | 30.4814073 metric tons |
| 40 long tons | 40.6418764 metric tons |
| 50 long tons | 50.8023455 metric tons |
| 75 long tons | 76.20351825 metric tons |
| 100 long tons | 101.604691 metric tons |
| 250 long tons | 254.0117275 metric tons |
| 500 long tons | 508.023455 metric tons |
| 750 long tons | 762.0351825 metric tons |
| 1,000 long tons | 1,016.04691 metric tons |
| 2,500 long tons | 2,540.117275 metric tons |
| 5,000 long tons | 5,080.23455 metric tons |
| 7,500 long tons | 7,620.351825 metric tons |
| 10,000 long tons | 10,160.4691 metric tons |
| 25,000 long tons | 25,401.17275 metric tons |
| 50,000 long tons | 50,802.3455 metric tons |
| 75,000 long tons | 76,203.51825 metric tons |
| 100,000 long tons | 101,604.691 metric tons |
| 250,000 long tons | 254,011.7275 metric tons |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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