Online calculator to convert short tons to long tons (T to long tn) 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 short tons and long tons.
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.
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.
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 short ton to long ton is:
long ton = short ton ÷ 1.12
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from short tons to long tons (T to long tn).
Short Ton to Long Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 short tons to long tons (show work) Formula: short ton ÷ 1.12 = long ton Calculations: 5 short tons ÷ 1.12 = 4.46428571 long tons Result: 5 short tons is equal to 4.46428571 long tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from short ton to long ton.
Short Tons to Long Tons Conversion Chart
| short tons (T) | long tons (long tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 short tons | 0.89285714 long tons |
| 2 short tons | 1.78571429 long tons |
| 3 short tons | 2.67857143 long tons |
| 4 short tons | 3.57142857 long tons |
| 5 short tons | 4.46428571 long tons |
| 6 short tons | 5.35714286 long tons |
| 7 short tons | 6.25 long tons |
| 8 short tons | 7.14285714 long tons |
| 9 short tons | 8.03571429 long tons |
| 10 short tons | 8.92857143 long tons |
| 20 short tons | 17.85714286 long tons |
| 30 short tons | 26.78571429 long tons |
| 40 short tons | 35.71428571 long tons |
| 50 short tons | 44.64285714 long tons |
| 75 short tons | 66.96428571 long tons |
| 100 short tons | 89.28571429 long tons |
| 250 short tons | 223.21428571 long tons |
| 500 short tons | 446.42857143 long tons |
| 750 short tons | 669.64285714 long tons |
| 1,000 short tons | 892.85714286 long tons |
| 2,500 short tons | 2,232.14285714 long tons |
| 5,000 short tons | 4,464.28571429 long tons |
| 7,500 short tons | 6,696.42857143 long tons |
| 10,000 short tons | 8,928.57142857 long tons |
| 25,000 short tons | 22,321.42857143 long tons |
| 50,000 short tons | 44,642.85714286 long tons |
| 75,000 short tons | 66,964.28571429 long tons |
| 100,000 short tons | 89,285.71428571 long tons |
| 250,000 short tons | 223,214.28571429 long 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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