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Convert Ton (short, US) to Quintal (metric)

Convert tons (short, us) to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 ton (short, us) = 9.0718474 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Ton (short, US)

What is a ton (short, us)?

The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (short, us)

The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US industry, mining, and commodity output.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within US customary units.

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

Ton (short, US) to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between tons (short, us) and quintals (metric):

1 sh tn = 9.0718474 q
1 q = 0.1102311311 sh tn

To convert tons (short, us) to quintals (metric), multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 9.0718474. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 0.1102311311.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in quintals (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quintal (metric) to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tons (short, us) to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 9.0718474.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 0.1102311311.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 sh tn to q:
1 × 9.0718474 = 9.0718474 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 sh tn to q:
100 × 9.0718474 = 907.18474 q

Ton (short, US) to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tons (short, us) to quintals (metric):

Ton (short, US) [sh tn]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.010.090718474
0.10.90718474
19.0718474
218.1436948
327.2155422
436.2873896
545.359237
1090.718474
20181.436948
30272.155422
40362.873896
50453.59237
100907.18474
5004535.9237
10009071.8474

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 ton (short, us)?
1 ton (short, us) equals 9.0718474 quintal (metric).
How do I convert tons (short, us) to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 9.0718474 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to tons (short, us)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 0.1102311311, or use the Quintal (metric) to Ton (short, US) converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 tons (short, us)?
100 tons (short, us) equals 907.18474 quintals (metric), because 100 × 9.0718474 = 907.18474.

Convert Ton (short, US) to other weight units

Show all Ton (short, US) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 sh tn = 9.0718474 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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