Convert Long tons per minute to Metric tons per minute
Convert Long tons per minute (long ton/min) to Metric tons per minute (t/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
t/min = long ton/min × 1.016046909
About Long tons per minute
The long ton per minute (long ton/min) equals 1 016.0469088/60 ≈ 16.934 kg/s, historically used in British blast-furnace output measurements, port handling-rate calculations, and Royal Navy fuel-consumption specifications. A large grain terminal loading a Panamax vessel may achieve 4 000 long ton/h = ≈67 long ton/min. 1 long ton/min ≈ 16.934 kg/s.
About Metric tons per minute
The metric tonne per minute (t/min) equals 1 000/60 ≈ 16.667 kg/s, used for large-scale mining conveyor capacity, bulk-carrier loading terminals, and industrial furnace melt rates. A Cape-size bulk carrier loads iron ore at 3 000-5 000 t/h = 50-83 t/min; a large electric arc furnace taps ≈100-200 t of steel per heat over roughly 60-90 min. 1 t/min = 1 000/60 kg/s ≈ 1.102 short ton/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Long tons per minute (long ton/min) | Metric tons per minute (t/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 long ton/min | 1.01605 t/min |
| 2 long ton/min | 2.03209 t/min |
| 5 long ton/min | 5.08023 t/min |
| 10 long ton/min | 10.1605 t/min |
| 25 long ton/min | 25.4012 t/min |
| 50 long ton/min | 50.8023 t/min |
| 100 long ton/min | 101.605 t/min |