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1 Metric Tons are equal to 0.984206528 UK Long Tons. Converting 1 Metric Tons to UK Long Tons is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the length.
What is a Metric Tons (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.
What is a UK Long Tons
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.