In 1 imperial tons there are 1.12 US tons. Meanwhile in 1 US tons there are 0.892857 imperial tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the US tons to Imperial tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert imperial tons to US tons, use the fact that an imperial ton (long ton) equals 2,240 lb, and a US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 lb.
Example:
Tip: Keep extra decimal places if you need more exact results (useful for shipping, steel, and bulk loads).
An imperial ton is also called a long ton. It equals 2,240 pounds. It’s based on the British Imperial system and is still used in some shipping and bulk goods contexts.
A US ton is also called a short ton. It equals 2,000 pounds. It’s the standard ton used in the United States for most trade, freight, and materials.
No. An imperial ton is heavier than a US ton. The difference is 240 pounds per ton, which adds up fast on large loads.
Convert by using the weight in pounds or the standard ratio:
This works because 2,240 ÷ 2,000 = 1.12.
The conversion factor is 1.12.
That means 1 imperial ton = 1.12 US tons.
1 imperial ton = 1.12 US tons.
2 imperial tons = 2 × 1.12 = 2.24 US tons.
5 imperial tons = 5 × 1.12 = 5.6 US tons.
10 imperial tons = 10 × 1.12 = 11.2 US tons.
Using 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg:
They are three different units:
Many bulk goods and older shipping documents use long tons. If you price, load, or report weight in US tons, converting long tons helps avoid shortfalls and billing errors.
A fast estimate is to add about 12%:
Be careful when weights affect cost, legal limits, or safety, such as:
Rounding depends on your use:
The Calculate Box tool to convert imperial tons to US tons uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a imperial tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to US tons.