Long Tons to Short Tons
A long ton is 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms, historically used in the UK for shipping and heavy industry. A short ton is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms, the standard ton used in the US for freight and bulk materials. 1 LT equals 1.12 tn, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to mass, measured here against mass's base unit (kg) — every other mass unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
tn = LT × 1.12
LT = tn × ≈0.892857
Worked example: 5 LT × 1.12 = 5.6 tn.
Conversion table
| Long Ton (LT) | Short Ton (tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 LT | 1.12 tn |
| 2 LT | 2.24 tn |
| 3 LT | 3.36 tn |
| 5 LT | 5.6 tn |
| 10 LT | 11.2 tn |
| 20 LT | 22.4 tn |
| 25 LT | 28 tn |
| 50 LT | 56 tn |
| 100 LT | 112 tn |
| 250 LT | 280 tn |
| 500 LT | 560 tn |
| 1,000 LT | 1,120 tn |
Frequently asked
- How many Short Tons in a long ton?
- 1 LT equals 1.12 tn.
- How do I convert Long Tons to Short Tons?
- Multiply the value in LT by 1.12 to get tn. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Long Ton and Short Ton are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to mass's base unit (kg), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.