Tons (UK – Long) to Metric tons converter

To convert tons (UK – Long) to metric tons, enter the value in the first field. The result in metric tons is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 UK ton = 1.0160469088 t
1 t ≈ 0.984206527611 UK ton

Formula: t = UK ton × 1.0160469088
UK ton ≈ t × 0.984206527611

Definitions: 1 UK ton = 2240 lb; 1 t = 1000 kg

The UK long ton is 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms. It was the ton of the British imperial system and survives in shipping, where the displacement of ships is traditionally given in long tons.

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals 1,000 kilograms. It is used for cargo, freight, crop yields, industrial output and vehicle weights, and should not be confused with the US short ton or the UK long ton.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.