Convert Short Tons to Kilograms
1 short ton (ton (US)) equals 907.18474 kilograms (kg).
1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Short Ton to Kilogram
- 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg
- 1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US)
- Example: convert 15 ton (US) to kg: 15 ton (US) = 15 × 907.18474 kg = 13607.7711 kg
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
kg = ton (US) × 907.18474
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- SI base unit, fixed by the Planck constant h = 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Short Ton definition: short ton; Kilogram definition: kilogram.
Worked examples
- A US ton, 1 ton (US), is 907.18474 kg.
1 ton (US) × 907.18474 = 907.18474 kg - An 40 ton (US) truck limit (80 000 lb) is 36287.3896 kg.
40 ton (US) × 907.18474 = 36287.3896 kg
Short Ton to Kilogram conversion table
| Short Tons (ton (US)) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (US) | 453.59237 kg |
| 1 ton (US) | 907.18474 kg |
| 1.5 ton (US) | 1360.77711 kg |
| 2 ton (US) | 1814.36948 kg |
| 3 ton (US) | 2721.55422 kg |
| 5 ton (US) | 4535.9237 kg |
| 10 ton (US) | 9071.8474 kg |
| 20 ton (US) | 18143.6948 kg |
| 40 ton (US) | 36287.3896 kg |
| 50 ton (US) | 45359.237 kg |
| 100 ton (US) | 90718.474 kg |
| 1000 ton (US) | 907184.74 kg |
Where it's used
US tons (short tons of 2000 lb) are converted to kilograms or tonnes for international freight and engineering. Note that a US ton is about 9 % lighter than a metric ton.
Short Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (US) equals |
|---|---|
| short ton to kilogram | 907.18474 kg |
| short ton to gram | 907184.74 g |
| short ton to milligram | 907184740 mg |
| short ton to microgram | 907184740000 µg |
| short ton to metric ton | 0.90718474 t |
| short ton to pound | 2000 lb |
| short ton to ounce | 32000 oz |
| short ton to stone | 142.8571429 st |
| short ton to long ton | 0.8928571429 ton (UK) |
| short ton to grain | 14000000 gr |
| short ton to troy ounce | 29166.66667 oz t |
| short ton to carat | 4535923.7 ct |
Frequently asked questions
Is a US ton the same as a metric ton?
No. 1 short ton = 907.18474 kg; 1 metric ton = 1000 kg.
How many kilograms are in 1 short ton?
1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg.
How do I convert short tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in ton (US) by 907.18474. For example, 15 ton (US) × 907.18474 = 13607.7711 kg.
Is the ton (US) to kg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 ton (US) is exactly 907.18474 kg.
Sources
- 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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
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