Convert Metric tons to US tons
1 metric ton = 1.1023 US tons · ton = t × 1.102311311
When you need this conversion
Shipping and commodity trading depend on the distinction, because a metric ton is about 10 percent heavier than a US short ton. Freight quotes, steel orders, and emissions reporting all hinge on which one is meant.
Metric tons to US tons conversion table
| Metric tons (t) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1.1023 ton |
| 2 t | 2.2046 ton |
| 3 t | 3.3069 ton |
| 5 t | 5.5116 ton |
| 10 t | 11.0231 ton |
| 15 t | 16.5347 ton |
| 20 t | 22.0462 ton |
| 25 t | 27.5578 ton |
| 50 t | 55.1156 ton |
| 75 t | 82.6733 ton |
| 100 t | 110.23 ton |
| 250 t | 275.58 ton |
| 500 t | 551.16 ton |
| 1,000 t | 1,102.31 ton |
The formula
ton = t × 1.102311311Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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- Metric tons to milligrams
Frequently asked questions
- How many US tons are in a metric ton?
- There are 1.1023 US tons in 1 metric ton. The formula is ton = t × 1.102311311.
- How do you convert metric tons to US tons?
- Use the formula ton = t × 1.102311311. For example, 10 metric tons equals 11.0231 US tons.
- Is the metric tons to US tons conversion exact?
- Yes. Metric tons and US tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is t short for?
- t is the standard symbol for metric ton (also written as tonnes). ton is the symbol for US ton.