Short tons (ST) to Long tons (LT) Conversion
Short tons
The short ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.185 kilograms), used primarily in the United States for bulk commodities including coal, grain, and steel. It is the standard ton in US commercial and industrial contexts, and appears frequently in shipping, construction, and manufacturing specifications. The short ton is approximately 10.7% lighter than the metric ton (1,000 kg) and 12.5% lighter than the British long ton (2,240 lb).
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.
| Short tons (ST) | Long tons (LT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ST | 0.0893 LT |
| 1 ST | 0.8929 LT |
| 2 ST | 1.7857 LT |
| 3 ST | 2.6786 LT |
| 5 ST | 4.4643 LT |
| 10 ST | 8.9286 LT |
| 20 ST | 17.8571 LT |
| 30 ST | 26.7857 LT |
| 50 ST | 44.6429 LT |
| 100 ST | 89.2857 LT |
| 1000 ST | 892.8571 LT |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many long tons are in 1 short tons?
1 short tons (ST) is exactly 0.892857 long tons (LT).
How do I convert short tons to long tons?
Multiply the value in short tons by 0.892857 to get the result in long tons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.