Convert Ton (short, US) to Metric Ton
Convert tons (short, us) to metric tons instantly. 1 ton (short, us) = 0.90718474 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Ton (short, US)
The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.
The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.
US industry, mining, and commodity output.
Standardized within US customary units.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Ton (short, US) to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between tons (short, us) and metric tons:
To convert tons (short, us) to metric tons, multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 0.90718474. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 1.1023113109.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert tons (short, us) to metric tons
- Write down the value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.90718474.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 1.1023113109.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 sh tn to t:
1 × 0.90718474 = 0.90718474 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 sh tn to t:
100 × 0.90718474 = 90.718474 t
Ton (short, US) to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting tons (short, us) to metric tons:
| Ton (short, US) [sh tn] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0090718474 |
| 0.1 | 0.090718474 |
| 1 | 0.90718474 |
| 2 | 1.81436948 |
| 3 | 2.72155422 |
| 4 | 3.62873896 |
| 5 | 4.5359237 |
| 10 | 9.0718474 |
| 20 | 18.1436948 |
| 30 | 27.2155422 |
| 40 | 36.2873896 |
| 50 | 45.359237 |
| 100 | 90.718474 |
| 500 | 453.59237 |
| 1000 | 907.18474 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 sh tn = 0.90718474 t) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.