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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

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

Long ton to short ton formula

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 mass conversion mistakes

  • 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 and short ton conversion quiz

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10 short ton equals 8.04 long ton.

Correct answer: 10 short ton = 8.93 long ton.

3.9 short ton equals 3.83 long ton.

Correct answer: 3.9 short ton = 3.48 long ton.

61 short ton equals 62.6 long ton.

Correct answer: 61 short ton = 54.5 long ton.

7 short ton equals 5.63 long ton.

Correct answer: 7 short ton = 6.25 long ton.

75 long ton equals 75.6 short ton.

Correct answer: 75 long ton = 84 short ton.

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