Convert us tons to tonnes
US tons to metric tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the us tons to tonnes chart further down the page.
1 US ton equals 0.90718474 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 1.102311311 US tons.
How to convert us tons to tonnes
To convert US tons to metric tons, multiply the US ton value by 0.90718474. You can also divide by 1.102311311 to get the same answer.
t = ton × 0.90718474
Worked example
Convert 15 ton to metric tons:
15 ton = 13.6077711 t
us tons to tonnes conversion chart
Use this us tons to tonnes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| US tons (ton) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ton | 0.0090718474 t |
| 0.1 ton | 0.090718474 t |
| 1 ton | 0.90718474 t |
| 2 ton | 1.81436948 t |
| 3 ton | 2.72155422 t |
| 5 ton | 4.5359237 t |
| 10 ton | 9.0718474 t |
| 20 ton | 18.1436948 t |
| 50 ton | 45.359237 t |
| 100 ton | 90.718474 t |
| 1,000 ton | 907.18474 t |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in an US ton?
1 us tons equals 0.90718474 tonnes. Going the other way, 1 tonnes is 1.102311311 us tons.
How do you convert us tons to tonnes?
To convert US tons to metric tons, multiply the US ton value by 0.90718474. You can also divide by 1.102311311 to get the same answer.
What is 10 us tons in tonnes?
10 us tons equals 9.0718474 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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