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Convert tonnes to us tons

metric tons to US tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the tonnes to us tons chart further down the page.

1 t = 1.10231 ton

1 metric ton equals 1.10231 US tons. Going the other way, 1 US ton = 0.907185 metric tons.

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How to convert tonnes to us tons

To convert metric tons to US tons, multiply the metric ton value by 1.102311311. You can also divide by 0.90718474 to get the same answer.

ton = t × 1.102311311

Worked example

Convert 15 t to US tons:

15 t = 16.5347 ton

tonnes to us tons conversion chart

Use this tonnes to us tons table for quick reference without typing anything.

tonnes to us tons conversion table
metric tons (t)US tons (ton)
0.01 t0.0110231 ton
0.1 t0.110231 ton
1 t1.10231 ton
2 t2.20462 ton
3 t3.30693 ton
5 t5.51156 ton
10 t11.0231 ton
20 t22.0462 ton
50 t55.1156 ton
100 t110.231 ton
1,000 t1,102.31 ton

What is a metric ton?

The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.

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 metric ton?

1 tonnes equals 1.10231 us tons. Going the other way, 1 us tons is 0.907185 tonnes.

How do you convert tonnes to us tons?

To convert metric tons to US tons, multiply the metric ton value by 1.102311311. You can also divide by 0.90718474 to get the same answer.

What is 10 tonnes in us tons?

10 tonnes equals 11.0231 us tons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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