Convert long ton to short ton
Here you can quickly calculate how many short ton fit in one long ton.
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- 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
- 1 short ton = 0.892857 long ton
Conversion from long ton to short ton example
- 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
Long ton to short ton conversion table
| long ton | short ton |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 20 | 22.4 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
Formula to convert long ton to short ton
To convert long ton to short ton, multiply by 1.12.
1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
Example: 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
Common mistakes in mass conversion
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The word 'ton' names three different weights: the metric tonne (1,000 kg), the US short ton (about 907 kg) and the UK long ton (about 1,016 kg). US sources almost always mean the short ton, older UK sources the long ton. Check which ton is meant before converting, they differ by up to 11%.
Quick long ton to/from short ton conversion quiz
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10.9 long ton equals 12.2 short ton.
Correct answer: 10.9 long ton = 12.2 short ton.
20 long ton equals 20.2 short ton.
Correct answer: 20 long ton = 22.4 short ton.
13.9 long ton equals 13.2 short ton.
Correct answer: 13.9 long ton = 15.6 short ton.