Long tons to kilograms
Type a value in long tons to see it in kilograms straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the long tons box.
- Read the result in kilograms as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kg = LT × 1,016.046909
Multiply the value in long tons by 1,016.046909 to get kilograms.
Example
To convert 25 LT to kilograms: 25 × 1,016.046909 = 25,401.2 kg.
Conversion table
| Long tons (LT) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,016.05 |
| 2 | 2,032.09 |
| 3 | 3,048.14 |
| 5 | 5,080.23 |
| 10 | 10,160.5 |
| 20 | 20,320.9 |
| 25 | 25,401.2 |
| 50 | 50,802.3 |
| 100 | 101,605 |
| 250 | 254,012 |
| 500 | 508,023 |
| 1,000 | 1,016,050 |
About the units
- Long ton
- The British imperial ton, equal to 2240 pounds or exactly 1016.0469088 kg, still seen in shipping.
- Kilogram
- The SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant at 6.62607015 × 10^-34 J s.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many kilograms are in one long ton?
1 LT = 1,016.05 kg exactly.
How do I convert long tons to kilograms?
Use kg = LT × 1,016.046909. For example, 25 LT = 25,401.2 kg.
How many long tons are in one kilogram?
1 kg = 0.000984207 LT.
Are mass and weight the same thing?
Strictly no: mass is the amount of matter, in kilograms, while weight is the force of gravity on it, in newtons. Scales display mass, so everyday language uses the two words interchangeably.
What is the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce?
An ordinary ounce is 28.349523125 grams and is used for food and goods, while a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is used to price gold and silver.