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Long tons to Metric tons Converter

1 long tn = 1.01605 t (long ton → metric ton)

1 long tn = 1.01605 t

1 long ton equals 1.01605 metric tons. To convert long tons to metric tons, multiply the long ton value by 1.01605. For quick reference: 1 long tn = 1.01605 t, 5 long tn = 5.08023 t, 10 long tn = 10.1605 t, 100 long tn = 101.605 t.

1.01605
FormulaMetric tons = Long tons × 1.01605
Quick

How to convert long tons to metric tons

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in long tons.

  2. Multiply by 1.01605

    Multiply the long ton value by 1.01605. This is the exact conversion factor from long tons to metric tons.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in metric tons. For example, 5 long tn × 1.01605 = 5.08023 t.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from long tons to metric tons is 1.01605.

Metric tons = Long tons × 1.01605

Long tons to Metric tons conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from long tons to metric tons
Long tons (long tn)Metric tons (t)
0.1 long tn0.1016 t
0.25 long tn0.25401 t
0.5 long tn0.50802 t
1 long tn1.016 t
1.5 long tn1.5241 t
2 long tn2.0321 t
2.5 long tn2.5401 t
3 long tn3.0481 t
4 long tn4.0642 t
5 long tn5.0802 t
6 long tn6.0963 t
7 long tn7.1123 t
8 long tn8.1284 t
9 long tn9.1444 t
10 long tn10.16 t
12 long tn12.193 t
15 long tn15.241 t
18 long tn18.289 t
20 long tn20.321 t
25 long tn25.401 t
30 long tn30.481 t
35 long tn35.562 t
40 long tn40.642 t
45 long tn45.722 t
50 long tn50.802 t
60 long tn60.963 t
70 long tn71.123 t
75 long tn76.204 t
80 long tn81.284 t
90 long tn91.444 t
100 long tn101.6 t
120 long tn121.93 t
125 long tn127.01 t
150 long tn152.41 t
175 long tn177.81 t
180 long tn182.89 t
200 long tn203.21 t
225 long tn228.61 t
250 long tn254.01 t
275 long tn279.41 t
300 long tn304.81 t
350 long tn355.62 t
400 long tn406.42 t
450 long tn457.22 t
500 long tn508.02 t
600 long tn609.63 t
750 long tn762.04 t
1000 long tn1016 t
2000 long tn2032.1 t
5000 long tn5080.2 t

Real-world reference

Historic British naval displacement tonnage was measured in long tons. Bulk iron ore shipments are sometimes quoted in long tons. In metric tons, that gives you: 1 long tn = 1.01605 t, 10 long tn = 10.1605 t, 100 long tn = 101.605 t.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in 1 long ton?
1 long ton equals 1.01605 metric tons.
How do I convert long tons to metric tons?
Multiply the long ton value by 1.01605. So x long tn × 1.01605 = the equivalent in t.
What is 5 long tons in metric tons?
5 long tons equals 5.08023 metric tons.
What is 10 long tons in metric tons?
10 long tons equals 10.1605 metric tons.
What is 100 long tons in metric tons?
100 long tons equals 101.605 metric tons.
How do I convert back from metric tons to long tons?
Multiply the metric ton value by 0.984207. For example, 1 t = 0.984207 long tn.
Is the long ton bigger than the metric ton?
Yes. 1 long ton is larger than 1 metric ton — specifically 1.01605 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
The underlying imperial/US unit definitions are exact; the displayed factor (1.01605) is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the long ton and the metric ton

The long ton

The long ton (imperial ton) equals exactly 2,240 pounds, or 1,016.0469088 kg. It is the traditional British ton, still used in some UK and Commonwealth shipping and bulk-cargo contexts, and larger than both the US short ton and the metric tonne.

The metric ton

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for industrial shipping, freight, and bulk commodities such as steel, grain, and cement. Despite the name, it is not part of the strict SI system (the SI name is the megagram), but it is universally accepted in commerce and engineering.

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