This converter turns long tons into stones instantly, using the exact factor 1 long ton = 160 stones. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
The long ton: 2,240 pounds, historically used in the UK and for shipping displacement. Fourteen pounds — still the customary way to state body weight in the UK and Ireland.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
long tons- The amount you are converting, measured in long tons
160- The exact number of stones in one long ton
stones- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of long tons you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 160, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in stones, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 long tons
Multiply 5 by 160. That gives 800 stones. A quick sanity check: one long ton is larger than one stone, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 long tons
72 × 160 = 11,520 stones. Working backwards, 11,520 ÷ 160 returns 72 long tons, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many stones are in one long ton?
Exactly 160. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert long tons to stones?
Stones = long tons × 160. To reverse it, divide instead: long tons = stones ÷ 160, which is the same as multiplying by 0.00625.
Is the long ton bigger than the stone?
Yes. One long ton equals 160 stones, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other uk-tons to stones converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a long ton?
The long ton: 2,240 pounds, historically used in the UK and for shipping displacement.
What is a stone?
Fourteen pounds — still the customary way to state body weight in the UK and Ireland.
Long Tons to stones reference table
| Long Tons | Stones |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton | 80 st |
| 1 ton | 160 st |
| 2 ton | 320 st |
| 3 ton | 480 st |
| 5 ton | 800 st |
| 10 ton | 1,600 st |
| 15 ton | 2,400 st |
| 20 ton | 3,200 st |
| 25 ton | 4,000 st |
| 50 ton | 8,000 st |
| 75 ton | 12,000 st |
| 100 ton | 16,000 st |
| 250 ton | 40,000 st |
| 500 ton | 80,000 st |
| 1000 ton | 160,000 st |
Exact factor: 1 long ton = 160 stones. Values rounded for display.