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Long ton to metric tons Conversion
1 long ton (long tn) is equal to 1.016046909 metric tons (t).
1 long tn = 1.016046909 t
or
1 t = 0.9842065276 long tn
Formula
To convert a mass from long ton (long tn) to metric tons (t), multiply the mass in long ton by 1.016046909
m(t) = m(long tn) × 1.016046909
Examples:
Convert 250 long ton to metric tons:
m(t) = 250long tn × 1.016046909 = 254.0117272 t
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert long ton to metric tons?
Multiply the value in long ton by 1.016046909 to get the result in metric tons. For example, 5 long tn × 1.016046909 = 5.080234544 t.
How many metric tons are in 1 long ton?
1 long ton (long tn) is equal to 1.016046909 metric tons (t).
How do I convert metric tons back to long ton?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in metric tons by 1.016046909 to get the result in long ton.
How accurate is the long ton to metric tons 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)
