Metric Ton (t)
Definition: The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and agriculture to measure large quantities of goods, raw materials, and heavy equipment.
History: The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a standardized large-scale mass measurement. It replaced various regional weight units, ensuring uniformity in global trade and heavy industry. It remains a key unit in logistics, construction, and manufacturing.
Current Use: The metric ton is widely used for measuring bulk materials, including metals, grains, and industrial products. It is a fundamental unit in international trade, construction, and logistics, simplifying large-scale weight measurements in commercial and engineering applications.
UK Long Ton
Definition: The UK long ton, also called the imperial ton, equals 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms. It was widely used in British commerce and shipping before the UK adopted the metric system.
History: The long ton dates back to medieval England, where various ton weights were used for measuring bulk goods. It was standardized in the 19th century under the British Weights and Measures Act. Although largely replaced by metric units in the UK, it remained influential in naval and international trade for centuries.
Current Use: The UK long ton is mostly obsolete but still appears in maritime freight and historical records. It is occasionally used in industries where British imperial measurements were historically significant, such as shipbuilding and military logistics.
Quick Conversion Table Metric Ton (t) to UK Long Ton
1 Metric Ton (t) equal to 0.984206528 UK Long Ton
5 Metric Ton (t) equal to 4.9210326 UK Long Ton
10 Metric Ton (t) equal to 9.8420653 UK Long Ton
20 Metric Ton (t) equal to 19.6841306 UK Long Ton
30 Metric Ton (t) equal to 29.5261958 UK Long Ton
50 Metric Ton (t) equal to 49.2103264 UK Long Ton
75 Metric Ton (t) equal to 73.8154896 UK Long Ton
100 Metric Ton (t) equal to 98.4206528 UK Long Ton