What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert weight and mass values from pounds (lbs), a US customary unit, to long tons (UK), an imperial measurement primarily used in historical and maritime contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in pounds (lbs) into the input field
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Select 'pound [lbs]' as the source unit and 'ton (long) [ton (UK)]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in long tons
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Use the provided examples to verify your conversion
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Apply conversions for comparing historical UK data and US measurements
Key Features
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Converts pounds (lbs) to long tons (ton UK) instantly
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Supports weight measurements used in shipping, bulk commodities, and legacy documents
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Shows clear conversion examples for understanding
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Provides precise unit definitions and contexts
Examples
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100 pounds [lbs] equals 0.04464286 tons (long) [ton (UK)]
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500 pounds [lbs] equals 0.2232143 tons (long) [ton (UK)]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting shipping data in UK imperial units
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Converting bulk commodity weights such as coal or ore recorded historically
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Comparing US customary weights with UK long ton measurements
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Transforming legacy engineering or legal documents into modern units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always check the context to differentiate between long tons, short tons, and metric tonnes
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Use this conversion tool when dealing with historical UK or maritime weights
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Verify conversion results using provided examples for accuracy
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Avoid using the long ton unit in countries that primarily use the metric system
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Employ this tool to aid clarity when working with mixed unit documents
Limitations
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The long ton unit is rarely used outside UK historical and maritime contexts
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Conversions may be confusing if long tons are mistaken for short tons or metric tonnes
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Not relevant for routine weight measurements in countries using the metric system
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a pound (lbs)?
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A pound is a unit of mass in the avoirdupois system, defined exactly as 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used in the US to report body weight, package weights, and shipping.
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What defines a long ton (UK)?
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The long ton, also known as the Imperial ton, equals 2,240 avoirdupois pounds and is used historically in the UK for shipping and bulk commodity measurements.
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When should I convert pounds to long tons?
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Convert pounds to long tons when working with historical UK shipping, bulk commodities, or legacy documents that use UK imperial units.
Key Terminology
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Pound [lbs]
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A unit of mass in the avoirdupois system used mainly in the US; exactly 0.45359237 kilograms per pound.
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Ton (long) [ton (UK)]
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An imperial unit of mass also called the Imperial ton; equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kilograms, used historically in the UK.
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Avoirdupois system
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A system of weights (mass) based on a pound of 16 ounces commonly used in the US and UK.