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.
Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton (tonne)
Convert short ton (us) to metric ton (tonne) instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
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Weight & Mass Short Ton (US) Metric Ton (tonne)
1 short ton (us) = 0.90718474 metric tons
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Conversion table
Selected ton values converted to t using the exact factor from this tool.
| ton | t |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0090718474 |
| 0.1 | 0.090718474 |
| 1 | 0.90718474 |
| 2 | 1.81436948 |
| 3 | 2.72155422 |
| 5 | 4.5359237 |
| 10 | 9.0718474 |
| 20 | 18.1436948 |
| 50 | 45.359237 |
| 100 | 90.718474 |
| 1,000 | 907.18474 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 ton = 0.90718474 t
1 t = 1.1023113109 ton
To convert short ton (us) to metric ton (tonne), multiply by 0.90718474.
To convert metric ton (tonne) to short ton (us), multiply by 1.1023113109.
Example: convert 5 ton to t
5 × 0.90718474 = 4.5359237 t
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in one short ton (us)?
One short ton (us) equals 0.90718474 metric tons. Multiply your short tons value by 0.90718474 to convert to metric tons.
What is the conversion formula?
t = ton × 0.90718474The reverse is
ton = t × 1.1023113109, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Short Ton (US) to Metric Ton (tonne) converter private?
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metric ton (tonne) (t) → short ton (us) (ton)
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