About Metric Tons and US Tons

Metric tons (tonnes) and US short tons are units of mass used in different measurement systems. The metric ton is part of the International System of Units (SI), while the US ton is used in the United States customary system.

Conversion Formula

1 metric ton = 1.10231 US short tons
1 US short ton = 0.907185 metric tons

Common Uses

International shipping and freight calculations
Industrial and engineering specifications
Commodity trading and resource management
Vehicle weight classifications

Reference Table

Metric Tons	US Tons
1 t	1.1023 st
5 t	5.5116 st
10 t	11.0231 st
20 t	22.0462 st
50 t	55.1156 st

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between metric tons and US tons?

A metric ton (tonne) equals 1000 kilograms, while a US short ton equals 2000 pounds (907.1847 kg). They differ by about 10%.

Are there other types of tons?

Yes. The UK uses a long ton (2240 pounds = 1016.047 kg), which is different from both metric tons and US short tons.

Why are there different ton measurements?

Different measurement systems evolved independently in various regions. The metric system is international, while the US customary system is derived from British imperial units.

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