Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton Converter
Convert Short Ton (US) (ton) to Metric Ton (t) instantly. 1 ton = 0.907185 t.
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1 ton = 0.907185 t
Formula:
t = ton × 0.90718474With your value: 1 ton = 0.90718474 t
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in short ton (us) so you can sanity-check the result.
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Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton Conversion Table
| Short Ton (US) (ton) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.453592 |
| 1 | 0.907185 |
| 2 | 1.814369 |
| 5 | 4.535924 |
| 10 | 9.071847 |
| 15 | 13.607771 |
| 20 | 18.143695 |
| 25 | 22.679619 |
| 50 | 45.359237 |
| 100 | 90.718474 |
| 250 | 226.796185 |
| 500 | 453.59237 |
| 1000 | 907.18474 |
Metric Ton to Short Ton (US) Conversion Table
| Metric Ton (t) | Short Ton (US) (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.551156 |
| 1 | 1.102311 |
| 2 | 2.204623 |
| 5 | 5.511557 |
| 10 | 11.023113 |
| 15 | 16.53467 |
| 20 | 22.046226 |
| 25 | 27.557783 |
| 50 | 55.115566 |
| 100 | 110.231131 |
| 250 | 275.577828 |
| 500 | 551.155655 |
| 1000 | 1,102.311311 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Short Ton (US) (ton)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Metric Ton (t)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton
To convert from Short Ton (US) (ton) to Metric Ton (t), multiply the value by 0.90718474.
Formula: t = ton × 0.90718474
Reverse: ton = t × 1.1023113109
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Short Ton (US). For example: 5 ton
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.90718474
- The result is: 4.535924 t
About Short Ton (US)
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
Common uses: US freight, construction materials, mining.
About Metric Ton
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms and is used worldwide for measuring heavy loads.
Common uses: shipping, mining, agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Metric Ton are in 1 Short Ton (US)?
There are exactly 0.90718474 Metric Ton in 1 Short Ton (US). This means the conversion factor from Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton is 0.90718474.
What is the formula to convert Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton?
The formula to convert Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton is: t = ton × 0.90718474. For example, to convert 10 Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton, you would multiply 10 by 0.90718474.
What is a Short Ton (US)?
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
What is a Metric Ton?
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms and is used worldwide for measuring heavy loads.
What are the common uses of Short Ton (US)?
The Short Ton (US) is commonly used in US freight, construction materials, mining.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/short_ton-to-metric_ton