Convert US Short Tons to Metric Tons
Use our accurate converter to change us short tons into metric tons. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.
How to Calculate
To change us short tons to metric tons, you just need to know the conversion factor.
Rule: 1 US Short Tons = 0.9071847 Metric Tons
Unit Information
About US Short Tons
Definition: The short ton (US ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg).
History: Derived from the British hundredweight (cwt) system but simplified to 2,000 lbs in the US.
Where it is used: Standard measure for truck loads and commercial shipping in the United States.
US Short Tons to Metric Tons Conversion Table
| US Short Tons [ton_us] | Metric Tons [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ton_us | 0.009071847 t |
| 0.1 ton_us | 0.09071847 t |
| 1 ton_us | 0.9071847 t |
| 2 ton_us | 1.8143694 t |
| 3 ton_us | 2.7215541 t |
| 5 ton_us | 4.5359235 t |
| 10 ton_us | 9.071847 t |
| 20 ton_us | 18.143694 t |
| 50 ton_us | 45.359235 t |
| 100 ton_us | 90.71847 t |
| 1000 ton_us | 907.1847 t |
How to Convert US Short Tons to Metric Tons
Calculation: To convert us short tons to metric tons, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.9071847).
Example: convert 15 ton_us to t:
15 ton_us = 15 × 0.9071847 t = 13.6077705 t
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