Convert kg to us tons
kilograms to US tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the kg to us tons chart further down the page.
1 kilogram equals 0.00110231 US tons. Going the other way, 1 US ton = 907.185 kilograms.
How to convert kg to us tons
To convert kilograms to US tons, multiply the kilogram value by 0.001102311311. You can also divide by 907.18474 to get the same answer.
ton = kg × 0.001102311311
Worked example
Convert 15 kg to US tons:
15 kg = 0.0165347 ton
kg to us tons conversion chart
Use this kg to us tons table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilograms (kg) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg | 0.0000110231 ton |
| 0.1 kg | 0.000110231 ton |
| 1 kg | 0.00110231 ton |
| 2 kg | 0.00220462 ton |
| 3 kg | 0.00330693 ton |
| 5 kg | 0.00551156 ton |
| 10 kg | 0.0110231 ton |
| 20 kg | 0.0220462 ton |
| 50 kg | 0.0551156 ton |
| 100 kg | 0.110231 ton |
| 1,000 kg | 1.10231 ton |
What is a kilogram?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the Planck constant, replacing the platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris.
What is a US ton?
The US ton, or short ton, is 2,000 pounds — about 907.18 kilograms. It is the ton used in American freight and construction.
Frequently asked questions
How many us tons are in a kilogram?
1 kg equals 0.00110231 us tons. Going the other way, 1 us tons is 907.185 kg.
How do you convert kg to us tons?
To convert kilograms to US tons, multiply the kilogram value by 0.001102311311. You can also divide by 907.18474 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kg in us tons?
10 kg equals 0.0110231 us tons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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