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Convert Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (UK)

Convert tons (long, uk) to hundredweights (uk) instantly. 1 ton (long, uk) = 20 hundredweight (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (long, UK) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Ton (long, UK)

What is a ton (long, uk)?

The long (UK) ton equals 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (long, uk)

The British imperial ton, equal to 20 long hundredweight.

Where it is used

UK shipping and historical heavy industry.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within the British imperial system.

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (UK)

What is a hundredweight (uk)?

The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (uk)

Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.

Where it is used

UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.

Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between tons (long, uk) and hundredweights (uk):

1 long tn = 20 cwt
1 cwt = 0.05 long tn

To convert tons (long, uk) to hundredweights (uk), multiply the value in tons (long, uk) by 20. To reverse, multiply hundredweights (uk) by 0.05.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in hundredweights (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (long, UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tons (long, uk) to hundredweights (uk)

  1. Write down the value in tons (long, uk) (long tn).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 20.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hundredweight (uk) value by 0.05.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 long tn to cwt:
1 × 20 = 20 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 long tn to cwt:
100 × 20 = 2000 cwt

Real-world example — Endurance race distances

A 50-ton (long, uk) cycling or running race converts to a recognizable distance in hundredweights (uk). Endurance athletes coming from a different measurement system use this conversion to compare training plans across regions.

50 long tn × 20 = 1000 cwt

Real-world example — Maritime exclusion zone

A 200-ton (long, uk) exclusion zone (a common maritime boundary) converts to a different value in hundredweights (uk) that's useful when describing the same zone in everyday land-distance units.

200 long tn × 20 = 4000 cwt

Real-world example — Coastal cruise distances

A 10-ton (long, uk) coastal sailing route converts to a different value in hundredweights (uk) — useful for cruise operators who switch between maritime, aviation, and road-distance units depending on the leg of the trip.

10 long tn × 20 = 200 cwt

Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tons (long, uk) to hundredweights (uk):

Ton (long, UK) [long tn]Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]
0.010.2
0.12
120
240
360
480
5100
10200
20400
30600
40800
501000
1002000
50010000
100020000

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (uk) is 1 ton (long, uk)?
1 ton (long, uk) equals 20 hundredweight (uk).
How do I convert tons (long, uk) to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in tons (long, uk) by 20 to get hundredweights (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) back to tons (long, uk)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.05, or use the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (long, UK) converter.
How many hundredweights (uk) is 100 tons (long, uk)?
100 tons (long, uk) equals 2000 hundredweights (uk), because 100 × 20 = 2000.

Convert Ton (long, UK) to other weight units

Show all Ton (long, UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Attogram (ag) Ton (long, UK) to Femtogram (fg) Ton (long, UK) to Picogram (pg) Ton (long, UK) to Nanogram (ng) Ton (long, UK) to Microgram (µg) Ton (long, UK) to Milligram (mg) Ton (long, UK) to Centigram (cg) Ton (long, UK) to Decigram (dg) Ton (long, UK) to Gram (g) Ton (long, UK) to Dekagram (dag) Ton (long, UK) to Hectogram (hg) Ton (long, UK) to Kilogram (kg) Ton (long, UK) to Quintal (metric) (q) Ton (long, UK) to Metric Ton (t) Ton (long, UK) to Gigagram (Gg) Ton (long, UK) to Teragram (Tg) Ton (long, UK) to Petagram (Pg) Ton (long, UK) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Grain (gr) Ton (long, UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Ton (long, UK) to Ounce (oz) Ton (long, UK) to Pound (lb) Ton (long, UK) to Clove (clove) Ton (long, UK) to Stone (US) (st) Ton (long, UK) to Stone (UK) (st) Ton (long, UK) to Quarter (US) (qr) Ton (long, UK) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Ton (long, UK) to Wey (wey) Ton (long, UK) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Ton (long, UK) to Carat (metric) (ct) Ton (long, UK) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Ton (long, UK) to Pennyweight (dwt) Ton (long, UK) to Momme (mom) Ton (long, UK) to Mace (mace) Ton (long, UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Ton (long, UK) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Ton (long, UK) to Tael (tael) Ton (long, UK) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Ratti (ratti) Ton (long, UK) to Masha (masha) Ton (long, UK) to Tola (tola) Ton (long, UK) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Ton (long, UK) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Ton (long, UK) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Ton (long, UK) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Ton (long, UK) to Muon Mass (mµ) Ton (long, UK) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Ton (long, UK) to Proton Mass (mp) Ton (long, UK) to Neutron Mass (mn) Ton (long, UK) to Deuteron Mass (md) Ton (long, UK) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Ton (long, UK) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Ton (long, UK) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Ton (long, UK) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Ton (long, UK) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Ton (long, UK) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Ton (long, UK) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Ton (long, UK) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Ton (long, UK) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Ton (long, UK) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Ton (long, UK) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Ton (long, UK) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Ton (long, UK) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Ton (long, UK) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Ton (long, UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Ton (long, UK) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Ton (long, UK) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Ton (long, UK) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Poundal (pdl) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Ton (long, UK) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Ton (long, UK) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 long tn = 20 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.