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Long Tons to Metric Tons (long tn to t) Converter

1 long ton (long tn) = 1.01605 metric tons (t). To convert long tons to metric tons, multiply by 1.01605: 25 long tn × 1.01605 = 25.4012 t.

1 long tn = 1.0160469088 t
Convert the other way: Metric Tons to Long Tons

Quick facts

How to convert long tons to metric tons

  1. Take the value in long tons.
  2. Multiply it by 1.01605 (the number of metric tons in one long ton).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
t = long tn × 1.01605

Worked example: 25 long tn × 1.01605 = 25.4012 t.

To convert metric tons back to long tons, multiply by 0.984207, or divide by 1.01605.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.

Long Tons to Metric Tons conversion table

Long Tons to Metric Tons conversion table
Long Tons [long tn]Metric Tons [t]
0.01 long tn0.0101604691 t
0.1 long tn0.1016046909 t
1 long tn1.0160469088 t
2 long tn2.0320938176 t
3 long tn3.0481407264 t
5 long tn5.080234544 t
10 long tn10.160469088 t
20 long tn20.320938176 t
50 long tn50.80234544 t
100 long tn101.60469088 t
1000 long tn1016.0469088 t

long tn to t chart from 1 to 100

Metric Tons to Long Tons conversion table

Metric Tons to Long Tons conversion table
Metric Tons [t]Long Tons [long tn]
0.01 t0.0098420653 long tn
0.1 t0.0984206528 long tn
1 t0.9842065276 long tn
2 t1.9684130552 long tn
3 t2.9526195828 long tn
5 t4.9210326381 long tn
10 t9.8420652761 long tn
20 t19.6841305522 long tn
50 t49.2103263806 long tn
100 t98.4206527611 long tn
1000 t984.2065276111 long tn

Long Tons vs Metric Tons

Long TonMetric Ton
Symbollong tnt
Equals1 long tn = 1.01605 t1 t = 0.984207 long tn

What is a long ton?

A British imperial unit equal to 2,240 pounds. Historically used in the UK for shipping and industry.

What is a metric ton?

Equal to 1,000 kilograms, also called a tonne. Used for freight, industrial output, and vehicle weights internationally.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in a long ton?

There are 1.01605 metric tons in 1 long ton (1 long tn = 1.0160469088 t).

How many long tons are in a metric ton?

There are 0.984207 long tons in 1 metric ton (1 t = 0.9842065276 long tn).

How do I convert long tons to metric tons?

Multiply the number of long tons by 1.01605. For example, 10 long tn × 1.01605 = 10.1605 t. To convert back, multiply by 0.984207.

What is 10 long tn in metric tons?

10 long tn = 10.1605 t.

What is 100 long tn in metric tons?

100 long tn = 101.605 t.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026