Convert short ton to long ton

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Conversion from short ton to long ton example

Starting value Increment Accuracy

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

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%.

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1.7 long ton equals 1.71 short ton.

Correct answer: 1.7 long ton = 1.9 short ton.

78 long ton equals 96.1 short ton.

Correct answer: 78 long ton = 87.4 short ton.

13.2 short ton equals 11.8 long ton.

Correct answer: 13.2 short ton = 11.8 long ton.