Short Tons to Long Tons

Convert short tons (ton) to long tons (long ton) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Short Tons (ton)

ton

Long Tons (long ton)

long ton

1 ton = 0.89285 long ton

Full precision:0.89285 long ton

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 short tons to long tons, we divide by 1.12 because one long ton equals exactly 1.12 short tons.

1 long ton = 1.12 short tons

Since there are 1.12 short tons in every long ton, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1.12 = 0.89285 long tons

So 1 short tons = 0.89285 long tons.

✓Quick check: 0.89285 × 1.12 = 1 short tons

How to Convert Short Tons to Long Tons

To convert short tons to long tons, divide the value by 1.12.

Long Tons = Short Tons ÷ 1.12

1 long ton = 1.12 short tons

Tip: To convert long tons back to short tons, multiply by 1.12.

Example 1: 1 ton = 0.89285 long ton
1 ÷ 1.12 = 0.89285

Example 2: 5 ton = 4.4643 long ton
5 ÷ 1.12 = 4.4643

Example 3: 10 ton = 8.9285 long ton
10 ÷ 1.12 = 8.9285