Formula to Convert Short Ton to Long Ton
Long Tons = Short Tons × 0.892857
Example
Convert 3 short tons to long tons:
3 × 0.892857 = 2.678571 long tons
Conversion Table
| Short Tons | Long Tons (UK) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.446429 |
| 1 | 0.892857 |
| 2 | 1.785714 |
| 3 | 2.678571 |
| 5 | 4.464285 |
| 10 | 8.928570 |
About the Units
The short ton (US ton) equals 2,000 pounds, while the long ton (UK ton) equals 2,240 pounds. To convert from short tons to long tons, multiply the short ton value by 0.892857.