Translation guide
A unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds (1,016 kg), used primarily in the UK and Commonwealth. In Japanese, this is usually expressed as a specific term or converted to metric tons.
Referring to the long ton as a specific unit of measurement, often in technical, historical, or shipping contexts.
Literally 'English ton', this is the standard Japanese term for the long ton. Used in technical and historical contexts.
この船は5,000英トンの貨物を運べます。
This ship can carry 5,000 long tons of cargo.
Katakana loanword for 'long ton'. Common in international trade or when the English term is directly referenced.
In everyday Japanese, metric tons (トン) are standard. If precision is needed, specify the value in metric tons or add '英トン' for clarity.
その重さは約1.016トンです。
That weight is about 1.016 metric tons.
ロングトンは約1,016キログラムです。
A long ton is about 1,016 kilograms.