Long tons (LT) to Kilograms (kg) Conversion
Long tons
The long ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,240 pounds (approximately 1,016.05 kilograms), used primarily in the United Kingdom and countries that have historically used the British imperial system. It is standard in the British shipping, maritime, and mining industries, where the displacement of vessels is expressed in long tons. The long ton differs from the US short ton (2,000 lb) by 240 pounds — a distinction critical in international cargo contracts and commodities trading.
Kilograms
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. From 1889 to 2019, it was defined by the International Prototype of the Kilogram — a physical cylinder of platinum-iridium alloy stored near Paris. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined in terms of Planck's constant (h = 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s), making it the first base unit defined entirely by a fundamental constant of nature. This eliminated the risk of the kilogram gradually changing mass due to contamination of the physical prototype.
| Long tons (LT) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 LT | 101.6047 kg |
| 1 LT | 1,016.0469 kg |
| 2 LT | 2,032.0938 kg |
| 3 LT | 3,048.1407 kg |
| 5 LT | 5,080.2345 kg |
| 10 LT | 10,160.4691 kg |
| 20 LT | 20,320.9382 kg |
| 30 LT | 30,481.4073 kg |
| 50 LT | 50,802.3454 kg |
| 100 LT | 101,604.6909 kg |
| 1000 LT | 1,016,046.9088 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many kilograms are in 1 long tons?
1 long tons (LT) is exactly 1,016.05 kilograms (kg).
How do I convert long tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in long tons by 1,016.05 to get the result in kilograms. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.