How do I convert metric tons to long tons?

Multiply the metric ton value by 0.984207. So x t × 0.984207 = the equivalent in long tn.

What is 5 metric tons in long tons?

5 metric tons equals 4.92103 long tons.

What is 10 metric tons in long tons?

10 metric tons equals 9.84207 long tons.

What is 100 metric tons in long tons?

100 metric tons equals 98.4207 long tons.

How do I convert back from long tons to metric tons?

Multiply the long ton value by 1.01605. For example, 1 long tn = 1.01605 t.

Is the metric ton bigger than the long ton?

No. 1 metric ton is smaller than 1 long ton. It takes 1.01605 metric tons to equal 1 long ton.

Are these conversion factors exact?

The underlying imperial/US unit definitions are exact; the displayed factor (0.984207) is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

Metric tons to Long tons Converter

1 t = 0.984207 long tn (metric ton → long ton)

1 t = 0.984207 long tn

1 metric ton equals 0.984207 long tons. To convert metric tons to long tons, multiply the metric ton value by 0.984207. For quick reference: 1 t = 0.984207 long tn, 5 t = 4.92103 long tn, 10 t = 9.84207 long tn, 100 t = 98.4207 long tn.

From

0.984207

FormulaLong tons = Metric tons × 0.984207

Quick

How to convert metric tons to long tons

Take your value
Start with your value in metric tons.
Multiply by 0.984207
Multiply the metric ton value by 0.984207. This is the exact conversion factor from metric tons to long tons.
Read the result
The product is your value in long tons. For example, 5 t × 0.984207 = 4.92103 long tn.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from metric tons to long tons is 0.984207.

Long tons = Metric tons × 0.984207

Metric tons to Long tons conversion table

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

Conversion table from metric tons to long tons
Metric tons (t)	Long tons (long tn)
0.1 t	0.098421 long tn
0.25 t	0.24605 long tn
0.5 t	0.4921 long tn
1 t	0.98421 long tn
1.5 t	1.4763 long tn
2 t	1.9684 long tn
2.5 t	2.4605 long tn
3 t	2.9526 long tn
4 t	3.9368 long tn
5 t	4.921 long tn
6 t	5.9052 long tn
7 t	6.8894 long tn
8 t	7.8737 long tn
9 t	8.8579 long tn
10 t	9.8421 long tn
12 t	11.81 long tn
15 t	14.763 long tn
18 t	17.716 long tn
20 t	19.684 long tn
25 t	24.605 long tn
30 t	29.526 long tn
35 t	34.447 long tn
40 t	39.368 long tn
45 t	44.289 long tn
50 t	49.21 long tn
60 t	59.052 long tn
70 t	68.894 long tn
75 t	73.815 long tn
80 t	78.737 long tn
90 t	88.579 long tn
100 t	98.421 long tn
120 t	118.1 long tn
125 t	123.03 long tn
150 t	147.63 long tn
175 t	172.24 long tn
180 t	177.16 long tn
200 t	196.84 long tn
225 t	221.45 long tn
250 t	246.05 long tn
275 t	270.66 long tn
300 t	295.26 long tn
350 t	344.47 long tn
400 t	393.68 long tn
450 t	442.89 long tn
500 t	492.1 long tn
600 t	590.52 long tn
750 t	738.15 long tn
1000 t	984.21 long tn
2000 t	1968.4 long tn
5000 t	4921 long tn

Real-world reference

A small passenger car weighs about 1.5 t. A young African elephant weighs around 2 t. In long tons, that gives you: 1 t = 0.984207 long tn, 10 t = 9.84207 long tn, 100 t = 98.4207 long tn.

Frequently asked questions

How many long tons are in 1 metric ton?: 1 metric ton equals 0.984207 long tons.
How do I convert metric tons to long tons?: Multiply the metric ton value by 0.984207. So x t × 0.984207 = the equivalent in long tn.
What is 5 metric tons in long tons?: 5 metric tons equals 4.92103 long tons.
What is 10 metric tons in long tons?: 10 metric tons equals 9.84207 long tons.
What is 100 metric tons in long tons?: 100 metric tons equals 98.4207 long tons.
How do I convert back from long tons to metric tons?: Multiply the long ton value by 1.01605. For example, 1 long tn = 1.01605 t.
Is the metric ton bigger than the long ton?: No. 1 metric ton is smaller than 1 long ton. It takes 1.01605 metric tons to equal 1 long ton.
Are these conversion factors exact?: The underlying imperial/US unit definitions are exact; the displayed factor (0.984207) is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the metric ton and the long ton

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.

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.

Long tons to Metric tons

long tn → t

Kilograms to Grams

kg → g

Kilograms to Metric tons