Ton (Long) [ton (UK)]
The long ton, also known as the imperial ton or British ton, is a unit of mass traditionally used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries.
1 long ton = 2,240 pounds
1 long ton ≈ 1,016.0469 kilograms
Symbol: often written as ton (UK) or long ton
Historically used in shipping, freight, and coal industries in the UK.
Key Facts:
1 long ton = 2,240 lb
≈ 1,016.05 kg
Heavier than the short ton (US, 2,000 lb)
Slightly heavier than the metric ton (1,000 kg)
Though largely replaced by the metric ton in most official UK uses, the long ton is still referenced in certain industries and historical contexts.