Metric Ton (tonne) (t)
A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms — the metric unit for large industrial and freight masses.
Metric tons report vehicle emissions, cargo shipments, and agricultural yields outside the US.
Metric Ton (tonne) to Short Ton (US)
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Weight & Mass Metric Ton (tonne) Short Ton (US)
1 metric ton (tonne) = 1.1023113109 short tons
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Conversion table
Selected t values converted to ton using the exact factor from this tool.
| t | ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0110231131 |
| 0.1 | 0.1102311311 |
| 1 | 1.1023113109 |
| 2 | 2.2046226218 |
| 3 | 3.3069339328 |
| 5 | 5.5115565546 |
| 10 | 11.0231131092 |
| 20 | 22.0462262185 |
| 50 | 55.1155655462 |
| 100 | 110.2311310924 |
| 1,000 | 1,102.3113109244 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 t = 1.1023113109 ton
1 ton = 0.90718474 t
To convert metric ton (tonne) to short ton (us), multiply by 1.1023113109.
To convert short ton (us) to metric ton (tonne), multiply by 0.90718474.
Example: convert 5 t to ton
5 × 1.1023113109 = 5.5115565546 ton
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in one metric ton (tonne)?
One metric ton (tonne) equals 1.1023113109 short tons. Multiply your metric tons value by 1.1023113109 to convert to short tons.
What is the conversion formula?
ton = t × 1.1023113109The reverse is
t = ton × 0.90718474, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Metric Ton (tonne) to Short Ton (US) converter private?
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