Convert Kilograms to Short Tons
1 kilogram (kg) equals 0.001102311311 short tons (ton (US)).
1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US)
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Kilogram to Short Ton
- 1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US)
- 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg
- Example: convert 15 kg to ton (US): 15 kg = 15 × 0.001102311311 ton (US) = 0.01653466966 ton (US)
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
ton (US) = kg × 0.001102311310924
or ton (US) = kg ÷ 907.18474
Derivation from SI units:
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram definition: kilogram; Short Ton definition: short ton.
Worked examples
- 1000 kg (one tonne) is 1.102311311 ton (US).
1000 kg × 0.001102311311 = 1.102311311 ton (US) - A 20000 kg container load is 22.04622622 ton (US).
20000 kg × 0.001102311311 = 22.04622622 ton (US)
Kilogram to Short Ton conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Short Tons (ton (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.0001102311311 ton (US) |
| 0.25 kg | 0.0002755778277 ton (US) |
| 0.5 kg | 0.0005511556555 ton (US) |
| 1 kg | 0.001102311311 ton (US) |
| 2 kg | 0.002204622622 ton (US) |
| 2.5 kg | 0.002755778277 ton (US) |
| 3 kg | 0.003306933933 ton (US) |
| 5 kg | 0.005511556555 ton (US) |
| 10 kg | 0.01102311311 ton (US) |
| 15 kg | 0.01653466966 ton (US) |
| 20 kg | 0.02204622622 ton (US) |
| 23 kg | 0.02535316015 ton (US) |
| 25 kg | 0.02755778277 ton (US) |
| 30 kg | 0.03306933933 ton (US) |
| 40 kg | 0.04409245244 ton (US) |
| 50 kg | 0.05511556555 ton (US) |
| 55 kg | 0.0606271221 ton (US) |
| 60 kg | 0.06613867866 ton (US) |
| 65 kg | 0.07165023521 ton (US) |
| 70 kg | 0.07716179176 ton (US) |
| 75 kg | 0.08267334832 ton (US) |
| 80 kg | 0.08818490487 ton (US) |
| 90 kg | 0.09920801798 ton (US) |
| 100 kg | 0.1102311311 ton (US) |
| 150 kg | 0.1653466966 ton (US) |
| 1000 kg | 1.102311311 ton (US) |
Where it's used
Metric masses are converted to US tons for American shipping, equipment and construction specifications.
Kilogram to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 kg equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram to gram | 1000 g |
| kilogram to milligram | 1000000 mg |
| kilogram to microgram | 1000000000 µg |
| kilogram to metric ton | 0.001 t |
| kilogram to pound | 2.204622622 lb |
| kilogram to ounce | 35.27396195 oz |
| kilogram to stone | 0.1574730444 st |
| kilogram to short ton | 0.001102311311 ton (US) |
| kilogram to long ton | 0.0009842065276 ton (UK) |
| kilogram to grain | 15432.35835 gr |
| kilogram to troy ounce | 32.15074657 oz t |
| kilogram to carat | 5000 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many US tons is 1000 kg?
1000 kg = 1.10231 ton (US).
How many short tons are in 1 kilogram?
1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US).
How do I convert kilograms to short tons?
Multiply the value in kg by 0.001102311311, or divide it by 907.18474. For example, 15 kg × 0.001102311311 = 0.01653466966 ton (US).
Is the kg to ton (US) conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, short (2000 lb)".
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