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Convert tonnes to long tons

metric tons to long tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the tonnes to long tons chart further down the page.

1 t = 0.984207 long tn

1 metric ton equals 0.984207 long tons. Going the other way, 1 long ton = 1.01605 metric tons.

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How to convert tonnes to long tons

To convert metric tons to long tons, multiply the metric ton value by 0.9842065276. You can also divide by 1.016046909 to get the same answer.

long tn = t × 0.9842065276

Worked example

Convert 15 t to long tons:

15 t = 14.7631 long tn

tonnes to long tons conversion chart

Use this tonnes to long tons table for quick reference without typing anything.

tonnes to long tons conversion table
metric tons (t)long tons (long tn)
0.01 t0.00984207 long tn
0.1 t0.0984207 long tn
1 t0.984207 long tn
2 t1.96841 long tn
3 t2.95262 long tn
5 t4.92103 long tn
10 t9.84207 long tn
20 t19.6841 long tn
50 t49.2103 long tn
100 t98.4207 long tn
1,000 t984.207 long tn

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.

What is a long ton?

The long ton, or imperial ton, is 2,240 pounds — about 1,016.05 kilograms.

Frequently asked questions

How many long tons are in a metric ton?

1 tonnes equals 0.984207 long tons. Going the other way, 1 long tons is 1.01605 tonnes.

How do you convert tonnes to long tons?

To convert metric tons to long tons, multiply the metric ton value by 0.9842065276. You can also divide by 1.016046909 to get the same answer.

What is 10 tonnes in long tons?

10 tonnes equals 9.84207 long tons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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