US Tons to Metric Tons Converter
How to convert US tons to metric tons
metric tons = US tons ÷ 1.10231131
To convert US tons to metric tons, divide the number of US tons by 1.10231131.
1 US ton = 0.90718474 t
Examples
- 1 US ton ÷ 1.10231131 = 0.90718474 t
Good to know
A metric ton (1,000 kg) is about 10% heavier than a US short ton (907.18474 kg): 1 metric ton is about 1.1023 US tons.
This is the US (short) ton of 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg. The metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg and the imperial (long) ton is 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg.
This is the metric ton (tonne) of 1,000 kg. The US (short) ton is 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg and the imperial (long) ton is 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg.
US tons to metric tons conversion table
| US tons | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 US ton | 0.45359237 t |
| 1 US ton | 0.90718474 t |
| 1.5 US ton | 1.36077711 t |
| 2 US ton | 1.81436948 t |
| 2.5 US ton | 2.26796185 t |
| 3 US ton | 2.72155422 t |
| 4 US ton | 3.62873896 t |
| 5 US ton | 4.5359237 t |
| 10 US ton | 9.0718474 t |
| 15 US ton | 13.6077711 t |
| 20 US ton | 18.1436948 t |
| 25 US ton | 22.6796185 t |
| 40 US ton | 36.2873896 t |
| 50 US ton | 45.359237 t |
| 100 US ton | 90.718474 t |
| 500 US ton | 453.59237 t |
| 1,000 US ton | 907.18474 t |
Unit definitions
- US ton
- The US ton, also called the short ton, is 2,000 pounds, exactly 907.18474 kilograms. It is the ton used in everyday and commercial contexts in the United States.
- Metric ton (t)
- A metric ton, also called a tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard large unit of mass in international trade, shipping and industry.