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US short tons to Tonnes

1 US short ton = 0.90718 tonnes · 1 t = 1.1023 ton (US)

1 US short ton = 0.90718 tonnes

How it’s calculated

t = ton (US) × 0.90718474

  • Multiply the value in US short tons by 0.90718474.
  • To go back, divide by 0.90718474 (or multiply by 1.102311311).
  • 1 ton (US) = 0.90718474 t · 1 t = 1.102311311 ton (US)
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step
  1. Find the conversion factor

    By definition 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg and 1 t = 1000 kg, so 1 ton (US) = 0.90718474 t. Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44; BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.).

  2. Multiply by the factor written as a fraction

    Put ton (US) in the denominator so it cancels, leaving t.

  3. Calculate (unrounded)

  4. Round the answer

    Rounded to 5 significant figures.

Answer: 0.90718 t

1 ton (US) in other units

Batch convert ton (US) → t
Results
  1. 1 ton (US) = 0.90718 t
  2. 5 ton (US) = 4.5359 t
  3. 10 ton (US) = 9.0718 t
  4. 25 ton (US) = 22.68 t

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Quick examples

  • 1 US short ton = 0.90718 tonnes
  • 5 US short tons = 4.5359 tonnes
  • 10 US short tons = 9.0718 tonnes
  • 25 US short tons = 22.68 tonnes
  • 100 US short tons = 90.718 tonnes

About these units

US short ton (ton (US))

US customary

Exactly 2 000 lb = 907.184 74 kg.

1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Tonne (metric ton) (t)

metric (non-SI)

Exactly 1 000 kg.

1 t = 1000 kg

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

US short tons to tonnes conversion table

US short ton (ton (US)) to tonne (metric ton) (t)
US short tons (ton (US))Tonnes (t)
0.1 ton (US)0.090718 t
0.5 ton (US)0.45359 t
1 ton (US)0.90718 t
2 ton (US)1.8144 t
3 ton (US)2.7216 t
4 ton (US)3.6287 t
5 ton (US)4.5359 t
6 ton (US)5.4431 t
7 ton (US)6.3503 t
8 ton (US)7.2575 t
9 ton (US)8.1647 t
10 ton (US)9.0718 t
15 ton (US)13.608 t
20 ton (US)18.144 t
25 ton (US)22.68 t
30 ton (US)27.216 t
40 ton (US)36.287 t
50 ton (US)45.359 t
75 ton (US)68.039 t
100 ton (US)90.718 t
250 ton (US)226.8 t
500 ton (US)453.59 t
1,000 ton (US)907.18 t

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert US short tons to tonnes?

Use t = ton (US) × 0.90718474. Multiply the value in US short tons by 0.90718474.

How many tonnes are in 1 US short ton?

1 US short ton (ton (US)) equals 0.90718 tonnes (t); more precisely 0.90718474.

How many US short tons are in 1 tonne (metric ton)?

1 tonne (metric ton) (t) equals 1.1023 US short tons (ton (US)); more precisely 1.102311311.

What is 10 ton (US) in t?

10 US short tons = 9.0718 tonnes.

Is the US short ton a US or a UK unit?

This converter uses the US customary US short ton. Exactly 2 000 lb = 907.184 74 kg. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.

What is a US short ton?

Exactly 2 000 lb = 907.184 74 kg.

What is a tonne (metric ton)?

Exactly 1 000 kg.

Formula: t = ton (US) × 0.90718474. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.