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 metric ton equals 0.984207 long tons. Going the other way, 1 long ton = 1.01605 metric tons.
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.
| metric tons (t) | long tons (long tn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 0.00984207 long tn |
| 0.1 t | 0.0984207 long tn |
| 1 t | 0.984207 long tn |
| 2 t | 1.96841 long tn |
| 3 t | 2.95262 long tn |
| 5 t | 4.92103 long tn |
| 10 t | 9.84207 long tn |
| 20 t | 19.6841 long tn |
| 50 t | 49.2103 long tn |
| 100 t | 98.4207 long tn |
| 1,000 t | 984.207 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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