The Imperial ton, also known as the long ton, is a unit of mass used primarily in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. One imperial ton is equal to 2,240 pounds, or approximately 1,016.05 kilograms. This makes it heavier than both the US ton (short ton, 2,000 pounds) and the metric tonne (1,000 kilograms).
The imperial ton originated in the British Imperial system and dates back to times when goods were transported in large barrels or "tuns." These barrels typically held about 2,240 pounds of product—hence the origin of the long ton.
The unit was officially adopted as part of the British Imperial system in the 19th century. Though it's no longer widely used in trade or industry, it still appears in naval shipping, mining, and some historical references in the UK.
How Is the Imperial Ton Used: Today, the imperial ton is used less frequently due to the global adoption of the metric system. However, it remains relevant in:
A US ton, also known as a short ton, is a unit of weight used primarily in the United States. One US ton equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms. It's commonly used in industries like freight, construction, and agriculture to measure large quantities of weight, mostly bulk goods. The US ton is not the same as the imperial ton (also called the long ton) or the metric tonne, so it's important to understand the distinction when converting.
The concept of a "ton" comes from the old term "tun," which referred to a large barrel used for shipping wine. Over time, the word evolved into a unit of weight. The United States standardized the ton to 2,000 pounds, distinguishing it from the British imperial long ton (2,240 pounds) and the metric tonne (1,000 kg).
Today, the US ton remains part of the customary system of units used throughout the country.
How Is the US Ton Used: The US ton is a practical unit for expressing large-scale weight, especially in commercial, agricultural, and industrial sectors. It's widely used for:
1 Imperial ton = 1.12 US ton
Let’s say you want to convert 100 Imperial ton to US ton.
Using the formula:
100 × 1.12 = 112 US ton
So, 100 Imperial ton is approximately 112 US ton.
| Imperial Ton (Imperial ton) | US Ton (US ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 Imperial ton | 1.12 US ton |
| 2 Imperial ton | 2.24 US ton |
| 3 Imperial ton | 3.36 US ton |
| 4 Imperial ton | 4.48 US ton |
| 5 Imperial ton | 5.6 US ton |
| 6 Imperial ton | 6.72 US ton |
| 7 Imperial ton | 7.84 US ton |
| 8 Imperial ton | 8.96 US ton |
| 9 Imperial ton | 10.08 US ton |
| 10 Imperial ton | 11.2 US ton |
| 11 Imperial ton | 12.32 US ton |
| 12 Imperial ton | 13.44 US ton |
| 13 Imperial ton | 14.56 US ton |
| 14 Imperial ton | 15.68 US ton |
| 15 Imperial ton | 16.8 US ton |