Long Tons To Short Tons Converter
Reverse Conversion
How This Converter Works
Convert between Short Tons (short ton) and Long Tons (long ton). Select either direction to convert directly.
Formula or rule
Long Tons = Short Tons * 0.892857142857143; Short Tons = Long Tons / 0.892857142857143
Example
- Input
- 1 long ton
- Calculation
- 1 * 1.12 = 1.12
- Result
- 1.12 short ton
Notes
Mass factors distinguish avoirdupois, troy, metric, and US customary units; the short ton is 2,000 pounds.