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.
Stone (st)
Definition: The stone (st) is a British unit of mass equivalent to 14 pounds, or approximately 6.35 kilograms. It is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight and, historically, agricultural produce and trade goods.
History: The stone has been used in Europe for centuries, with varying values depending on the region and commodity measured. The British stone was standardized at 14 pounds in 1835 under the Weights and Measures Act, primarily for weighing people and livestock. While largely replaced by metric units, it remains popular in sports and healthcare.
Current Use: The stone is still used in the UK and Ireland to express body weight, especially in medical and fitness contexts. It is less common in trade but occasionally used for measuring wool and agricultural products.
Quick Conversion Table UK Long Ton to Stone (st)
1 UK Long Ton equal to 160 Stone (st)
5 UK Long Ton equal to 800 Stone (st)
10 UK Long Ton equal to 1,600 Stone (st)
20 UK Long Ton equal to 3,200 Stone (st)
30 UK Long Ton equal to 4,800 Stone (st)
50 UK Long Ton equal to 8,000 Stone (st)
75 UK Long Ton equal to 12,000 Stone (st)
100 UK Long Ton equal to 16,000 Stone (st)