Convert US tons to metric tons
1 US ton = 0.907185 metric tons · t = ton ÷ 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.
US tons to metric tons conversion table
| US tons (ton) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 0.907185 t |
| 2 ton | 1.8144 t |
| 3 ton | 2.7216 t |
| 5 ton | 4.5359 t |
| 10 ton | 9.0718 t |
| 15 ton | 13.6078 t |
| 20 ton | 18.1437 t |
| 25 ton | 22.6796 t |
| 50 ton | 45.3592 t |
| 75 ton | 68.0389 t |
| 100 ton | 90.7185 t |
| 250 ton | 226.8 t |
| 500 ton | 453.59 t |
| 1,000 ton | 907.18 t |
The formula
t = ton ÷ 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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Frequently asked questions
- How many metric tons are in a US ton?
- There are 0.907185 metric tons in 1 US ton. The formula is t = ton ÷ 1.102311311.
- How do you convert US tons to metric tons?
- Use the formula t = ton ÷ 1.102311311. For example, 10 US tons equals 9.0718 metric tons.
- Is the US tons to metric tons conversion exact?
- Yes. US tons and metric tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ton short for?
- ton is the standard symbol for US ton (also written as short tons). t is the symbol for metric ton.