Online calculator to convert long tons to short 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 short 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 0.89285714 long tons in a short ton. A long ton is commonly referred to as an Imperial ton.
What is a short ton (T)?
A short ton is a unit of mass in US Customary Units. The symbol for short ton is T. There are 1.12 short tons in a long ton. A short ton is commonly referred to as a ton or US ton.
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 short ton is:
short ton = long ton x 1.12
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from long tons to short tons (long tn to T).
Long Ton to Short Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 30 long tons to short tons (show work) Formula: long ton x 1.12 = short ton Calculations: 30 long tons x 1.12 = 33.6 short tons Result: 30 long tons is equal to 33.6 short tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from long ton to short ton.
Long Tons to Short Tons Conversion Chart
| long tons (long tn) | short tons (T) |
|---|---|
| 1 long tons | 1.12 short tons |
| 2 long tons | 2.24 short tons |
| 3 long tons | 3.36 short tons |
| 4 long tons | 4.48 short tons |
| 5 long tons | 5.6 short tons |
| 6 long tons | 6.72 short tons |
| 7 long tons | 7.84 short tons |
| 8 long tons | 8.96 short tons |
| 9 long tons | 10.08 short tons |
| 10 long tons | 11.2 short tons |
| 20 long tons | 22.4 short tons |
| 30 long tons | 33.6 short tons |
| 40 long tons | 44.8 short tons |
| 50 long tons | 56 short tons |
| 75 long tons | 84 short tons |
| 100 long tons | 112 short tons |
| 250 long tons | 280 short tons |
| 500 long tons | 560 short tons |
| 750 long tons | 840 short tons |
| 1,000 long tons | 1,120 short tons |
| 2,500 long tons | 2,800 short tons |
| 5,000 long tons | 5,600 short tons |
| 7,500 long tons | 8,400 short tons |
| 10,000 long tons | 11,200 short tons |
| 25,000 long tons | 28,000 short tons |
| 50,000 long tons | 56,000 short tons |
| 75,000 long tons | 84,000 short tons |
| 100,000 long tons | 112,000 short tons |
| 250,000 long tons | 280,000 short 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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