⚖️ Tonnage Calculator
Calculate tonnage conversions between metric tons, short tons, long tons, and other weight units. Perfect for shipping, construction, mining, and industrial applications requiring precise weight calculations.
🔄 All Conversions
📊 Industry Context
📏 Measurement Details
⚖️ Common Tonnage Units
| Unit |
Symbol |
Equivalent |
| 🌍 Metric Ton |
t |
1,000 kg |
| 🇺🇸 Short Ton |
ton |
2,000 lbs |
| 🇬🇧 Long Ton |
LT |
2,240 lbs |
| ⚖️ Kilogram |
kg |
2.205 lbs |
| 📦 Pound |
lb |
16 oz |
⚖️ Understanding Tonnage Measurements
Tonnage refers to the measurement of weight or mass in tons. Different industries and countries use various ton definitions, making accurate conversion essential for international trade, shipping, and industrial applications.
🌍 Types of Tons
| Ton Type |
Weight |
Primary Use |
Regions |
| 🌍 Metric Ton |
1,000 kg (2,204.62 lbs) |
International trade, science |
Worldwide (SI standard) |
| 🇺🇸 Short Ton |
2,000 lbs (907.18 kg) |
Commerce, industry |
United States, Canada |
| 🇬🇧 Long Ton |
2,240 lbs (1,016.05 kg) |
Imperial system, shipping |
UK, some Commonwealth |
| 🚢 Displacement Ton |
35 cubic feet seawater |
Ship displacement |
Maritime industry |
🏭 Industry Applications
| Industry |
Common Units |
Typical Quantities |
Key Considerations |
| 🚢 Shipping |
Metric tons, long tons |
1-50,000 tons |
Deadweight tonnage, cargo capacity |
| 🏗️ Construction |
Short tons, metric tons |
10-1,000 tons |
Material density, transport limits |
| ⛏️ Mining |
Metric tons, short tons |
100-100,000 tons |
Ore grades, processing capacity |
| 🌾 Agriculture |
Metric tons, short tons |
1-10,000 tons |
Crop yields, storage capacity |
| 🔩 Steel |
Metric tons |
100-1,000,000 tons |
Production quotas, alloy composition |
📊 Conversion Factors
| From |
To Metric Ton |
To Short Ton |
To Long Ton |
| 1 Metric Ton |
1.000 |
1.102 |
0.984 |
| 1 Short Ton |
0.907 |
1.000 |
0.893 |
| 1 Long Ton |
1.016 |
1.120 |
1.000 |
| 1,000 kg |
1.000 |
1.102 |
0.984 |
💡 Practical Tips
- 🌍 International Trade: Always use metric tons for consistency
- 📋 Documentation: Clearly specify ton type in contracts
- 🚛 Transportation: Consider vehicle weight limits and regulations
- 💰 Cost Calculation: Verify pricing units match weight units
- 🔍 Precision: Use appropriate decimal places for your application
- 📊 Bulk Materials: Account for density variations in volume calculations
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