How to use this Long Ton to Short Ton Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Long Ton value from Long Ton units to Short Ton units.
Enter the input Long Ton value in the text field.
The given Long Ton is converted to Short Ton in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Short Ton label.
You may copy the resulting Short Ton value using the Copy button.
Formula
To convert given weight from Long Ton to Short Ton, use the following formula.
Short Ton = Long Ton * 1.12
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Long Ton to Short Ton Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Long Ton to Short Ton.
Long Ton (T)
Short Ton (tn)
0.01 T
0.0112tn
0.1 T
0.112tn
1 T
1.12tn
2 T
2.24tn
3 T
3.36tn
4 T
4.48tn
5 T
5.6tn
6 T
6.72tn
7 T
7.84tn
8 T
8.96tn
9 T
10.08tn
10 T
11.2tn
20 T
22.4tn
50 T
56 tn
100 T
112 tn
1000 T
1120 tn
Long Ton
The long ton, also known as the imperial ton, is a unit of mass used in the UK. It equals 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms. It is used for larger weights like cargo and ships.
Short Ton
The short ton is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States, equivalent to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907 kilograms. It is often used in industries such as construction, mining, and freight transportation.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a large cargo ship carries 50 long tons of luxury cars.<br>Convert this weight from long tons to Short Ton.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The weight of cargo ship in long ton is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub></span> = 50</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert weight from long ton to short ton is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = <span>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub></span> × 1.12</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight of cargo ship, <strong>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub> = 50</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = <span>50</span> × 1.12</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = 56</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>50 T</strong> is equal to <strong>56 tn</strong>.</p>\n <p>The weight of cargo ship is <strong>56 tn</strong>, in short ton.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a steel shipment for constructing a skyscraper weighs 20 long tons.<br>Convert this weight from long tons to Short Ton.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The weight of steel shipment in long ton is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub></span> = 20</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert weight from long ton to short ton is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = <span>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub></span> × 1.12</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight of steel shipment, <strong>Weight<sub>(Long Ton)</sub> = 20</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = <span>20</span> × 1.12</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Weight<sub>(Short Ton)</sub></span> = 22.4</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>20 T</strong> is equal to <strong>22.4 tn</strong>.</p>\n <p>The weight of steel shipment is <strong>22.4 tn</strong>, in short ton.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Long Ton</span> to <span class=\"y\">Short Ton</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Long Ton to Short Ton.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Long Ton (<span class=\"unit\">T</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Short Ton (<span class=\"unit\">tn</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0.01 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>0<span>.0112</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>0.1 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>0<span>.112</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>1<span>.12</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>2<span>.24</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>3<span>.36</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>4<span>.48</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>5<span>.6</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>6<span>.72</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>7<span>.84</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>8<span>.96</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>10<span>.08</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>11<span>.2</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>22<span>.4</span> <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>56 <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>112 <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">T</span></td><td>1120 <span class=\"unit\">tn</span></td></tr></table>",
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