Convert short ton to long ton
Here you can quickly calculate how many long ton fit in one short ton.
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- 1 short ton = 0.892857 long ton
- 1 long ton = 1.12 short ton
Example: short ton to long ton
- 1 short ton = 0.892857 long ton
Short ton to long ton conversion table
| short ton | long ton |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.892857 |
| 2 | 1.785714 |
| 5 | 4.464286 |
| 10 | 8.928571 |
| 20 | 17.857143 |
| 50 | 44.642857 |
| 100 | 89.285714 |
Short ton to long ton formula
To convert short ton to long ton, multiply by 0.892857.
1 short ton = 0.892857 long ton
Example: 1 short ton = 0.892857 long ton
Common mass conversion mistakes
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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 short ton and long ton conversion quiz
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179 long ton equals 231 short ton.
Correct answer: 179 long ton = 200 short ton.
213 long ton equals 262 short ton.
Correct answer: 213 long ton = 239 short ton.
89 short ton equals 79.5 long ton.
Correct answer: 89 short ton = 79.5 long ton.
20 short ton equals 16.1 long ton.
Correct answer: 20 short ton = 17.9 long ton.
8.7 short ton equals 7.77 long ton.
Correct answer: 8.7 short ton = 7.77 long ton.