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What is a uk ton?

The traditional British ton — 2240 pounds, 1.6% larger than metric ton

Definition

The UK long ton equals 2240 pounds or 1016.05 kilograms. It is the traditional British weight unit for shipping, steel and coal, and is 1.6% larger than the metric ton. Rarely used in modern commerce but appears on older contracts and historical records.

Common uses

  • Older UK shipping and commodity contracts
  • British naval displacement tonnage (ships)
  • Historical coal and steel production data

🌍 Real-world scale

Pre-1971 British ship displacements were given in long tons. UK steel output before EU harmonisation used long tons.

Convert from UK tons

11 conversions
UK Ton to Kilogram1 ton (UK) = 1,016.05 kgUK Ton to Gram1 ton (UK) = 1,016,046.91 gUK Ton to Milligram1 ton (UK) = 1,016,046,908.8 mgUK Ton to Microgram1 ton (UK) = 1,016,046,908,800 µgUK Ton to Pound1 ton (UK) = 2,240 lbUK Ton to Ounce1 ton (UK) = 35,840 ozUK Ton to Metric Ton1 ton (UK) = 1.01605 tUK Ton to US Ton1 ton (UK) = 1.12 ton (US)UK Ton to Stone1 ton (UK) = 160 stUK Ton to Carat1 ton (UK) = 5,080,234.54 ctUK Ton to Grain1 ton (UK) = 15,680,000 gr

Convert to UK tons

11 conversions
Kilogram to UK Ton1 kg = 0.0009842 ton (UK)Gram to UK Ton1 g = 9.8421e-7 ton (UK)Milligram to UK Ton1 mg = 9.8421e-10 ton (UK)Microgram to UK Ton1 µg = 9.8421e-13 ton (UK)Pound to UK Ton1 lb = 0.0004464 ton (UK)Ounce to UK Ton1 oz = 2.7902e-5 ton (UK)Metric Ton to UK Ton1 t = 0.9842 ton (UK)US Ton to UK Ton1 ton (US) = 0.8929 ton (UK)Stone to UK Ton1 st = 0.00625 ton (UK)Carat to UK Ton1 ct = 1.9684e-7 ton (UK)Grain to UK Ton1 gr = 6.3776e-8 ton (UK)

Tips

  • 1 UK long ton = 2240 lb = 1016 kg.
  • Modern British commerce uses the metric ton (tonne); long tons are mostly historical.
  • Always check the era of a document before assuming "ton" means short, long or metric.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pre-1980 UK contract uses metric tons — it probably uses long tons.
  • Mixing long tons and short tons across the Atlantic — the 12% gap matters.
  • Using 1000 kg as a shortcut for a British historical "ton".

FAQ about the uk ton

What is a uk ton?
The UK long ton equals 2240 pounds or 1016.05 kilograms. It is the traditional British weight unit for shipping, steel and coal, and is 1.6% larger than the metric ton. Rarely used in modern commerce but appears on older contracts and historical records.
Where is the uk ton used?
The uk ton is commonly used for: Older UK shipping and commodity contracts; British naval displacement tonnage (ships); Historical coal and steel production data.
What is an example of a uk ton in real life?
Pre-1971 British ship displacements were given in long tons. UK steel output before EU harmonisation used long tons.
What category does the uk ton belong to?
The uk ton is a unit of weight, part of the 12-unit weight category on UnitConv.
How accurate are uk ton conversions?
All conversion factors follow NIST and BIPM international standards to 8 significant figures — the highest practical accuracy.
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