Density and Mass
ton (UK)tokt
Convert long tons (UK tons) (ton (UK)) to kilotons (metric) (kt).
Factor1 ton (UK) = 0.001016047 kt
Converter
ton (UK)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kt
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kt = ton (UK) × 0.001016047
Multiply any value in long tons (UK tons) by 0.001016047 to obtain the value in kilotons (metric).
Worked example
Convert 1000 ton (UK) to kt.
- 01Start with 1000 ton (UK).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.001016047 = 1.01605 kt.
Result1000 ton (UK) = 1.01605 kt
Conversion table
| ton (UK) | kt |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001016 |
| 2 | 0.0020321 |
| 5 | 0.0050802 |
| 10 | 0.01016 |
| 20 | 0.020321 |
| 50 | 0.050802 |
| 100 | 0.1016 |
| 200 | 0.20321 |
| 500 | 0.50802 |
| 1000 | 1.016 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ton (UK) to kt?
1 ton (UK) equals 0.001016047 kt. To convert, multiply the value in long tons (UK tons) by 0.001016047.
How do I convert 1 ton (UK) to kt?
1 ton (UK) = 0.00101605 kt. For any value, multiply by 0.001016047.
How do I convert kt back to ton (UK)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 984.2065. So 1 kt = 984.207 ton (UK).
When would I need to convert long ton (UK ton) to kiloton (metric)?
Mass conversions appear in material balances, reagent dosing, and reconciling vendor specifications across imperial/metric systems.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).