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Short ton (US) to Long ton (UK)

Convert Short ton (US) to Long ton (UK) and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Short ton (US) to Long ton (UK), multiply the number of Short ton (US) by 0.8928571429.

Weight units split between the metric world (grams, kilograms) and imperial habits (pounds, ounces, stones), which is why shipping labels, recipes and gym plates rarely line up without a conversion.

Conversion table

Short ton (US) (ton)Long ton (UK) (long ton)
1 ton0.8928571429 long ton
2 ton1.785714286 long ton
5 ton4.464285714 long ton
10 ton8.928571429 long ton
100 ton89.28571429 long ton

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Short ton (US) value

    Type any number into the Short ton (US) field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Long ton (UK) result

    The amount in Long ton (UK) updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Long ton (UK) are in one Short ton (US)?
One Short ton (US) equals 0.8928571429 long ton. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Short ton (US) to Long ton (UK) conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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