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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table UK Long Ton to Metric Ton (t)
1 UK Long Ton equal to 1.0160469 Metric Ton (t)
5 UK Long Ton equal to 5.0802345 Metric Ton (t)
10 UK Long Ton equal to 10.1604691 Metric Ton (t)
20 UK Long Ton equal to 20.3209382 Metric Ton (t)
30 UK Long Ton equal to 30.4814073 Metric Ton (t)
50 UK Long Ton equal to 50.8023454 Metric Ton (t)
75 UK Long Ton equal to 76.2035182 Metric Ton (t)
100 UK Long Ton equal to 101.6046909 Metric Ton (t)