Converting from Ton, short (sh tn) to Ton, long (ton) in Weight

What is Ton, short (sh tn)

Ton, short (sh tn) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States. It is equivalent to 2,000 pounds or 0.8928571 ton in the long ton system.

What is Ton, long (ton)

Ton, long (ton) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United Kingdom and other countries. It is equivalent to 2,240 pounds or 1.12 short tons.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Ton, short (sh tn) to Ton, long (ton):

1. Multiply the weight in short tons by 0.8928571 to get the weight in long tons.

Weightton​=Weightshtn​×0.8928571

To convert from Ton, long (ton) to Ton, short (sh tn):

1. Multiply the weight in long tons by 1.12 to obtain the weight in short tons.

Weightshtn​=Weightton​×1.12

Examples

1. Converting 2 short tons to long tons:
   2(shtn)=2×0.8928571=1.785714(ton)

2. Converting 16 long tons to short tons:
   16(ton)=16×1.12=17.92(shtn)

3. Converting 11 short tons to long tons:
   11(shtn)=11×0.8928571=9.821429(ton)

4. Converting 2 long tons to short tons:
   2(ton)=2×1.12=2.24(shtn)

This article provides a simple guide to assist in converting between Ton, short and Ton, long measurements in the weight system.