Convert Kilograms to US tons
1 kilogram = 0.001102311 US tons · ton = kg ÷ 907.18474
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping, to US short tons, used for freight and bulk materials in the US. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Kilograms to US tons conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001102311 ton |
| 2 kg | 0.002204623 ton |
| 3 kg | 0.003306934 ton |
| 5 kg | 0.005511557 ton |
| 10 kg | 0.011023 ton |
| 15 kg | 0.016535 ton |
| 20 kg | 0.022046 ton |
| 25 kg | 0.027558 ton |
| 50 kg | 0.055116 ton |
| 75 kg | 0.082673 ton |
| 100 kg | 0.110231 ton |
| 250 kg | 0.275578 ton |
| 500 kg | 0.551156 ton |
| 1,000 kg | 1.1023 ton |
The formula
ton = kg ÷ 907.18474Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many US tons are in a kilogram?
- There are 0.001102311 US tons in 1 kilogram. The formula is ton = kg ÷ 907.18474.
- How do you convert kilograms to US tons?
- Use the formula ton = kg ÷ 907.18474. For example, 10 kilograms equals 0.011023 US tons.
- Is the kilograms to US tons conversion exact?
- Yes. Kilograms and US tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is kg short for?
- kg is the standard symbol for kilogram (also written as kilos). ton is the symbol for US ton.