A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Short tons to Metric tons
Convert short tons (ton) to metric tons (t) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
t = ton × 0.90718474
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Formula
t = ton × 0.90718474
ton = t ÷ 0.90718474
Conversion table
| 1 ton | 0.907185 t |
| 5 ton | 4.535924 t |
| 10 ton | 9.071847 t |
| 20 ton | 18.143695 t |
| 50 ton | 45.359237 t |
| 100 ton | 90.718474 t |
| 500 ton | 453.592370 t |
| 1000 ton | 907.184740 t |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the short ton (ton). A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric ton (t). A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
How do I convert short tons to metric tons?
Multiply the number of short tons by 0.90718474 to get the equivalent value in metric tons. For example, 5 ton × 0.90718474 = 4.535924 t.
Is the short ton to metric ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.90718474, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between short ton and metric ton values.
Can I convert metric tons back to short tons?
Yes. Multiply the metric tons value by 1.10231131092, or divide it by 0.90718474, to convert back to short tons.
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About this conversion
This page converts short tons (ton) into metric tons (t) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Short ton-to-Metric ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is t = ton × 0.90718474, based on the standard definitions of short ton and metric ton.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Short ton: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds. Metric ton: A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.