Converting from Ton, Long (ton) to Hundredweight, Short (cwt (US))

What is Ton, Long (ton)

The long ton, also known as the imperial ton, is a unit of weight commonly used in the United Kingdom. It is equivalent to 1,016 kilograms or 2,240 pounds. This unit is often used in shipping and freight industries, as well as in historical contexts. The long ton is distinct from other ton measurements such as the short ton and metric ton, which have different values.

What is Hundredweight, Short (cwt (US))

The short hundredweight, often simply referred to as hundredweight in the United States, is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds or approximately 45.36 kilograms. It is commonly used in trade and commerce, particularly in the agricultural sector, where goods may be sold by the hundredweight. Understanding this unit is essential for those involved in logistics and goods distribution.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between long tons and short hundredweights, you can use the following formulas:

• From Ton, Long to Hundredweight, Short:

  cwt(US)=ton×22.4

• From Hundredweight, Short to Ton, Long:

  ton=cwt(US)×0.04464286

Examples

1. Converting 1 Long Ton to Short Hundredweight:

   cwt(US)=1 ton×22.4=22.4 cwt (US)

2. Converting 15 Long Tons to Short Hundredweight:

   cwt(US)=15 ton×22.4=336 cwt (US)

3. Converting 8 Long Tons to Short Hundredweight:

   cwt(US)=8 ton×22.4=179.2 cwt (US)

4. Converting 15 Short Hundredweights to Long Tons:

   ton=15 cwt (US)×0.04464286≈0.6696429 ton

5. Converting 7 Short Hundredweights to Long Tons:

   ton=7 cwt (US)×0.04464286≈0.3125 ton

6. Converting 8 Short Hundredweights to Long Tons:

   ton=8 cwt (US)×0.04464286≈0.3571429 ton