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1 long ton equals exactly 2,240 pounds. This is the precise legal definition used in UK maritime and Commonwealth commerce. To convert, multiply long tons by 2,240: for example, 5 long tons = 5 × 2,240 = 11,200 pounds. Conversely, divide pounds by 2,240 to get long tons: 11,200 pounds ÷ 2,240 = 5 long tons. This exact conversion is critical for shipping documentation, cargo manifests, and international trade compliance.

Historical divergence created two standards: the UK long ton (2,240 pounds) evolved from medieval English commerce and remains standard for maritime operations worldwide. The US short ton (2,000 pounds) was adopted in the 1800s for domestic commerce. The long ton persists in maritime shipping because international shipping law, vessel registration, and port operations developed under British dominance when the British Empire controlled global trade routes. Modern international maritime law still defaults to long tons for official vessel tonnage.