Convert kilogram to uk ton
Enter the value to convert from kilogram to uk ton.
How to Convert Kilogram to UK ton
Converting kilogram to uk ton is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
long ton = kg ÷ 1016.04691Reverse conversion: Convert uk ton to kilogram
Comparison: Kilogram vs Ton-uk
When to Use Each Unit
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Ton-uk: Limited use in some Commonwealth countries and maritime applications, largely replaced by metric tonnes.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb
- 1 kg ≈ 35.27 oz
- 1 kg ≈ 0.157 stone
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg
About UK
Definition: The UK ton (long ton) equals 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms, used in some Commonwealth countries.
History: Traditional British unit based on 20 hundredweight (112 pounds each), predating the metric system.
Current Use: Limited use in some Commonwealth countries and maritime applications, largely replaced by metric tonnes.
Examples: Maritime shipping: some UK ton measurements, historical records, Commonwealth trade