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Short Ton to Long Ton Converter
Use this page to convert short ton values into long ton, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sh tn = 0.892857142857143 long tn
1 long tn = 1.12 sh tn
Example: 25 sh tn = 22.3214285714286 long tn
Short Ton
A short ton equals 2,000 pounds or 907.18474 kilograms.
History: The short ton developed as the US customary ton for large weights.
Current use: Short tons are used in the United States for freight, industry, and bulk materials.
Also written as sh tn, short ton, short tons, us ton, us tons.
Long Ton
A long ton equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kilograms.
History: The long ton comes from the British imperial system.
Current use: Long tons appear in maritime, historical, and some UK-related heavy mass references.
Also written as long tn, long ton, long tons.
Short Ton to Long Ton table
| Short Ton [sh tn] | Long Ton [long tn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sh tn | 0.00892857142857143 long tn |
| 0.1 sh tn | 0.0892857142857143 long tn |
| 1 sh tn | 0.892857142857143 long tn |
| 2 sh tn | 1.78571428571429 long tn |
| 5 sh tn | 4.46428571428571 long tn |
| 10 sh tn | 8.92857142857143 long tn |
| 20 sh tn | 17.8571428571429 long tn |
| 50 sh tn | 44.6428571428571 long tn |
| 100 sh tn | 89.2857142857143 long tn |
Frequently asked questions
How many Long Ton (long tn) are in one Short Ton (sh tn)?
One Short Ton equals 0.892857142857143 Long Ton.
How do you convert Short Ton to Long Ton?
Multiply the Short Ton value by 0.892857142857143 to get the result in Long Ton.
How do you convert Long Ton back to Short Ton?
Multiply the Long Ton value by 1.12 to get back to Short Ton.
What is 25 Short Ton in Long Ton?
25 Short Ton equals 22.3214285714286 Long Ton.
