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Metric tons to long ton Conversion
1 metric tons (t) is equal to 0.9842065276 long ton (long tn).
1 t = 0.9842065276 long tn
or
1 long tn = 1.016046909 t
Formula
To convert a mass from metric tons (t) to long ton (long tn), divide the mass in metric tons by 1.016046909
m(long tn) = m(t) / 1.016046909
Examples:
Convert 500 metric tons to long ton:
m(long tn) = 500t / 1.016046909 = 492.1032638 long tn
Conversion table
| Metric tons (t) | Long ton (long tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 0.984206528 long tn |
| 2 t | 1.968413055 long tn |
| 3 t | 2.952619583 long tn |
| 5 t | 4.921032638 long tn |
| 10 t | 9.842065276 long tn |
| 20 t | 19.684130552 long tn |
| 25 t | 24.60516319 long tn |
| 50 t | 49.210326381 long tn |
| 100 t | 98.420652761 long tn |
| 250 t | 246.051631903 long tn |
| 500 t | 492.103263806 long tn |
| 1000 t | 984.206527611 long tn |
| Long ton (long tn) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 long tn | 1.016046909 t |
| 2 long tn | 2.032093818 t |
| 3 long tn | 3.048140726 t |
| 5 long tn | 5.080234544 t |
| 10 long tn | 10.160469088 t |
| 20 long tn | 20.320938176 t |
| 25 long tn | 25.40117272 t |
| 50 long tn | 50.80234544 t |
| 100 long tn | 101.60469088 t |
| 250 long tn | 254.0117272 t |
| 500 long tn | 508.0234544 t |
| 1000 long tn | 1016.0469088 t |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert metric tons to long ton?
Divide the value in metric tons by 1.016046909 to get the result in long ton. For example, 5 t ÷ 1.016046909 = 4.921032638 long tn.
How many long ton are in 1 metric tons?
1 metric tons (t) is equal to 0.984206528 long ton (long tn).
How do I convert long ton back to metric tons?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in long ton by 1.016046909 to get the result in metric tons.
How accurate is the metric tons to long ton conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.016046909 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement (current edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811), Appendix B.9: Factors for units listed by kind of quantity or field of science
- Circular of the Bureau of Standards No. 43: The Metric Carat (1st edition, issued November 1, 1913)
