Imperial Ton to US Ton Converter

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1 imp ton = 1.12 US ton(Imperial tonUS ton)

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Converting imperial tons to US tons

To convert imperial tons to US tons, multiply the value by 1.12. Mass conversions support load take-offs, steel tonnage and transport limits, where imperial and metric figures often appear in the same package.

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1 imperial ton = 1.12 US tons.
1 US ton = 0.89285714 imperial tons.

Imperial Ton (imp ton)

The imperial ton, or long ton, equals 2,240 pounds.

Origin
The traditional British bulk weight, still seen in shipping figures.
Where it is used
Used in UK shipping, bulk cargo and older engineering references.
Relation to SI
1 imp ton = 1,016.0469088 kg exactly.

US Ton (US ton)

The US ton, or short ton, equals 2,000 pounds.

Origin
A US customary bulk weight derived from the avoirdupois pound.
Where it is used
Used for aggregate, steel and freight quantities in the United States.
Relation to SI
1 US ton = 907.18474 kg exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many US tons are in one imperial ton?

1 imp ton equals 1.12 US ton.

How do I convert imperial tons to US tons?

Multiply the value by 1.12. For example, 10 imp ton equals 11.2 US ton.

How do I convert back from US tons to imperial tons?

1 US ton equals 0.89285714 imp ton. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Is this converting mass or weight?

Mass. Kilograms and pounds measure mass; force units such as newtons or kilonewtons are a separate quantity used in structural load calculations.

What is the difference between a US ton and a metric tonne?

A US short ton is 2,000 lb, about 907 kg, while a metric tonne is exactly 1,000 kg. The imperial long ton is 2,240 lb, about 1,016 kg.

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