Tonnes to Tons Converter
Convert metric tons (tonnes) to US tons (short tons) instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 metric ton (tonne) = 1.1023113 US tons (short tons).
1 metric ton (tonne) = 1.1023113 US tons (short tons)
How to convert metric tons (tonnes) to US tons (short tons)
US tons (short tons) = metric tons (tonnes) × 1.102311311
To convert metric tons (tonnes) to US tons (short tons), multiply the value by 1.102311311. To go back from US tons (short tons) to metric tons (tonnes), divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.90718474).
Worked examples
- 2 t: 2 × 1.102311311 = 2.2046226 ton
- 5 t: 5 × 1.102311311 = 5.5115566 ton
- 10 t: 10 × 1.102311311 = 11.023113 ton
A tonne is about 10 percent heavier than a US ton. Add one tenth to the number of tonnes to get US tons.
Tonnes to Tons conversion table
Metric Tons to Tons
| t | ton |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.55115566 |
| 1 | 1.1023113 |
| 2 | 2.2046226 |
| 5 | 5.5115566 |
| 10 | 11.023113 |
| 20 | 22.046226 |
| 25 | 27.557783 |
| 50 | 55.115566 |
| 100 | 110.23113 |
| 1,000 | 1,102.3113 |
Tons to Metric Tons
| ton | t |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.45359237 |
| 1 | 0.90718474 |
| 2 | 1.8143695 |
| 5 | 4.5359237 |
| 10 | 9.0718474 |
| 20 | 18.143695 |
| 25 | 22.679619 |
| 50 | 45.359237 |
| 100 | 90.718474 |
| 1,000 | 907.18474 |
Weight equivalents
See how one metric ton (tonne) and one US ton (short ton) compare with every other weight unit on the site.
1 metric ton (tonne) equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milligrams (mg) | 1,000,000,000 |
| grams (g) | 1,000,000 |
| kilograms (kg) | 1,000 |
| ounces (oz) | 35,273.96 |
| pounds (lb) | 2,204.623 |
| stones (st) | 157.473 |
| US tons (short tons) (ton) | 1.102311 |
| long tons (long ton) | 0.9842065 |
| carats (ct) | 5,000,000 |
1 US ton (short ton) equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milligrams (mg) | 907,184,740 |
| grams (g) | 907,184.7 |
| kilograms (kg) | 907.1847 |
| metric tons (tonnes) (t) | 0.9071847 |
| ounces (oz) | 32,000 |
| pounds (lb) | 2,000 |
| stones (st) | 142.8571 |
| long tons (long ton) | 0.8928571 |
| carats (ct) | 4,535,924 |
When you need to convert metric tons (tonnes) to US tons (short tons)
Shipping, mining and agriculture trade in tonnes (metric tons) internationally, while American contracts use short tons. The two differ by about 10 percent, so a freight quote or commodity price can be wrong if the unit is misread.
About the units
Metric ton (tonne) (t)
A metric ton, or tonne, equals 1,000 kilograms. It is used for vehicles, cargo and agricultural yields.
US ton (short ton) (ton)
The US or short ton is 2,000 pounds, or about 907.18 kilograms. It is smaller than the metric tonne and the British long ton.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert metric tons (tonnes) to US tons (short tons)?
Multiply the number of metric tons (tonnes) by 1.102311311. For example, 10 metric tons (tonnes) × 1.102311311 = 11.02311311 US tons (short tons).
How many US tons (short tons) are in one metric ton (tonne)?
There are 1.102311311 US tons (short tons) in one metric ton (tonne).
How many metric tons (tonnes) are in one US ton (short ton)?
There are 0.90718474 metric tons (tonnes) in one US ton (short ton).
What is the difference between a tonne, a US ton and a UK ton?
A tonne is 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb). A US short ton is 2,000 lb (907.2 kg). A UK long ton is 2,240 lb (1,016 kg). One tonne is 1.1023 short tons or 0.9842 long tons.
Can I convert other weight units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any weight unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.