Long ton

Scope and distinctions

Named mass convention; do not infer avoirdupois/troy or short/long identity from the unqualified symbol.

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Definition sources

• UK legislation — Weights and Measures Act 1985 — Schedule 1, unit definitions

  Schedule 1, snapshot 2026-10-14; factual unit definitions only

  Schedule: long ton = 2240 pounds

  Source checked: 2026-10-29

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