Convert ton (long) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert ton (long) [ton (UK)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to ton (long).
1 ton (UK) = 160 st (US). To convert ton (long) to stone (US), multiply the value by 160; to go the other way, divide by it (1 st (US) = 0.00625 ton (UK)). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ton (UK) = 160 st (US)
- 1 st (US) = 0.00625 ton (UK)
- 10 ton (UK) = 1600 st (US)
- 100 ton (UK) = 16000 st (US)
How to Convert Ton (Long) to Stone (Us)
1 ton (UK) = 160 st (US)
Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to st (US):
15 ton (UK) = 15 × 160 st (US) = 2400 st (US)
Ton (Long) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
| ton (long) | stone (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton (UK) | 160 st (US) |
| 2 ton (UK) | 320 st (US) |
| 3 ton (UK) | 480 st (US) |
| 5 ton (UK) | 800 st (US) |
| 10 ton (UK) | 1600 st (US) |
| 20 ton (UK) | 3200 st (US) |
| 50 ton (UK) | 8000 st (US) |
| 100 ton (UK) | 16000 st (US) |
| 500 ton (UK) | 80000 st (US) |
| 1000 ton (UK) | 160000 st (US) |
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (long) in stone (US)?
1 ton (long) (ton (UK)) = 160 stone (US) (st (US)).
How do you convert ton (long) to stone (US)?
Multiply the ton (long) value by 160. For example, 25 ton (UK) × 160 = 4000 st (US).
What is 10 ton (long) in stone (US)?
10 ton (UK) = 1600 st (US).
Which unit is larger, the ton (long) or the stone (US)?
The ton (long) is the larger unit: 1 ton (UK) = 160 st (US).