Online calculator to convert metric 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 metric tons and long tons.
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.
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.
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 metric ton to long ton is:
long ton = metric ton ÷ 1.01604691
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from metric tons to long tons (t to long tn).
Metric Ton to Long Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 metric tons to long tons (show work) Formula: metric ton ÷ 1.01604691 = long ton Calculations: 8 metric tons ÷ 1.01604691 = 7.87365221 long tons Result: 8 metric tons is equal to 7.87365221 long tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from metric ton to long ton.
Metric Tons to Long Tons Conversion Chart
| metric tons (t) | long tons (long tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tons | 0.98420653 long tons |
| 2 metric tons | 1.96841305 long tons |
| 3 metric tons | 2.95261958 long tons |
| 4 metric tons | 3.93682611 long tons |
| 5 metric tons | 4.92103263 long tons |
| 6 metric tons | 5.90523916 long tons |
| 7 metric tons | 6.88944569 long tons |
| 8 metric tons | 7.87365221 long tons |
| 9 metric tons | 8.85785874 long tons |
| 10 metric tons | 9.84206526 long tons |
| 20 metric tons | 19.68413053 long tons |
| 30 metric tons | 29.52619579 long tons |
| 40 metric tons | 39.36826106 long tons |
| 50 metric tons | 49.21032632 long tons |
| 75 metric tons | 73.81548948 long tons |
| 100 metric tons | 98.42065264 long tons |
| 250 metric tons | 246.05163161 long tons |
| 500 metric tons | 492.10326322 long tons |
| 750 metric tons | 738.15489484 long tons |
| 1,000 metric tons | 984.20652645 long tons |
| 2,500 metric tons | 2,460.51631612 long tons |
| 5,000 metric tons | 4,921.03263224 long tons |
| 7,500 metric tons | 7,381.54894836 long tons |
| 10,000 metric tons | 9,842.06526449 long tons |
| 25,000 metric tons | 24,605.16316122 long tons |
| 50,000 metric tons | 49,210.32632243 long tons |
| 75,000 metric tons | 73,815.48948365 long tons |
| 100,000 metric tons | 98,420.65264487 long tons |
| 250,000 metric tons | 246,051.63161217 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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