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.
US Short Ton
Definition: The US short ton is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.184 kilograms). It is commonly used in the United States for industrial, construction, and freight measurements.
History: The US ton evolved from British weight standards but was adapted to a simpler 2,000-pound definition in the 19th century. This made calculations easier for commerce and industry. Unlike the UK long ton, the US short ton was not influenced by the British imperial system but remained a domestic standard.
Current Use: The US ton is extensively used in the shipping, construction, and manufacturing industries. It appears in cargo shipping, material weight specifications, and fuel measurements, particularly in the United States where metric adoption is limited.
Quick Conversion Table UK Long Ton to US Short Ton
1 UK Long Ton equal to 1.12 US Short Ton
5 UK Long Ton equal to 5.6 US Short Ton
10 UK Long Ton equal to 11.2 US Short Ton
20 UK Long Ton equal to 22.4 US Short Ton
30 UK Long Ton equal to 33.6 US Short Ton
50 UK Long Ton equal to 56 US Short Ton
75 UK Long Ton equal to 84 US Short Ton
100 UK Long Ton equal to 112 US Short Ton