Convert long tons to tonnes
Long tons to metric tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the long tons to tonnes chart further down the page.
1 long ton equals 1.016046909 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 0.9842065276 long tons.
How to convert long tons to tonnes
To convert long tons to metric tons, multiply the long ton value by 1.016046909. You can also divide by 0.9842065276 to get the same answer.
t = long tn × 1.016046909
Worked example
Convert 15 long tn to metric tons:
15 long tn = 15.24070363 t
long tons to tonnes conversion chart
Use this long tons to tonnes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| long tons (long tn) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 long tn | 0.01016046909 t |
| 0.1 long tn | 0.1016046909 t |
| 1 long tn | 1.016046909 t |
| 2 long tn | 2.032093818 t |
| 3 long tn | 3.048140726 t |
| 5 long tn | 5.080234544 t |
| 10 long tn | 10.16046909 t |
| 20 long tn | 20.32093818 t |
| 50 long tn | 50.80234544 t |
| 100 long tn | 101.6046909 t |
| 1,000 long tn | 1,016.046909 t |
What is a long ton?
The long ton, or imperial ton, is 2,240 pounds — about 1,016.05 kilograms.
What is a metric ton?
The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in a long ton?
1 long tons equals 1.016046909 tonnes. Going the other way, 1 tonnes is 0.9842065276 long tons.
How do you convert long tons to tonnes?
To convert long tons to metric tons, multiply the long ton value by 1.016046909. You can also divide by 0.9842065276 to get the same answer.
What is 10 long tons in tonnes?
10 long tons equals 10.16046909 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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