Density and Mass
ton (UK)toton (US)
Convert long tons (UK tons) (ton (UK)) to short tons (US tons) (ton (US)).
Factor1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US)
Converter
ton (UK)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
ton (US)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
ton (US) = ton (UK) × 1.12
Multiply any value in long tons (UK tons) by 1.12 to obtain the value in short tons (US tons).
Worked example
Convert 100 ton (UK) to ton (US).
- 01Start with 100 ton (UK).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 1.12 = 112 ton (US).
Result100 ton (UK) = 112 ton (US)
Conversion table
| ton (UK) | ton (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | 2.24 |
| 5 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 11.2 |
| 20 | 22.4 |
| 50 | 56 |
| 100 | 112 |
| 200 | 224 |
| 500 | 560 |
| 1000 | 1120 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ton (UK) to ton (US)?
1 ton (UK) equals 1.12 ton (US). To convert, multiply the value in long tons (UK tons) by 1.12.
How do I convert 1 ton (UK) to ton (US)?
1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US). For any value, multiply by 1.12.
How do I convert ton (US) back to ton (UK)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.8928571. So 1 ton (US) = 0.892857 ton (UK).
When would I need to convert long ton (UK ton) to short ton (US ton)?
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).