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Convert short ton to long 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

  • 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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3.6 short ton equals 3.7 long ton.

Correct answer: 3.6 short ton = 3.21 long ton.

162 short ton equals 159 long ton.

Correct answer: 162 short ton = 145 long ton.

68 long ton equals 76.2 short ton.

Correct answer: 68 long ton = 76.2 short ton.

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