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Kilograms to US Tons (short tons) (kg to ton) Converter

1 kilogram (kg) = 0.00110231 US tons (short tons) (ton). To convert kilograms to US tons (short tons), multiply by 0.00110231: 23 kg × 0.00110231 = 0.0253532 ton. Also searched as kilo to US ton (short ton), kilos to US ton (short ton).

1 kg = 0.0011023113 ton
Convert the other way: US Tons (short tons) to Kilograms

Quick facts

How to convert kilograms to US tons (short tons)

  1. Take the value in kilograms.
  2. Multiply it by 0.00110231 (the number of US tons (short tons) in one kilogram).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
ton = kg × 0.00110231

Worked example (a typical checked-bag allowance): 23 kg × 0.00110231 = 0.0253532 ton.

To convert US tons (short tons) back to kilograms, multiply by 907.185, or divide by 0.00110231.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.

Kilograms to US Tons (short tons) conversion table

Kilograms to US Tons (short tons) conversion table
Kilograms [kg]US Tons (short tons) [ton]
0.01 kg0.0000110231 ton
0.1 kg0.0001102311 ton
1 kg0.0011023113 ton
2 kg0.0022046226 ton
3 kg0.0033069339 ton
5 kg0.0055115566 ton
10 kg0.0110231131 ton
20 kg0.0220462262 ton
50 kg0.0551155655 ton
100 kg0.1102311311 ton
1000 kg1.1023113109 ton

kg to ton chart from 1 to 100

US Tons (short tons) to Kilograms conversion table

US Tons (short tons) to Kilograms conversion table
US Tons (short tons) [ton]Kilograms [kg]
0.01 ton9.0718474 kg
0.1 ton90.718474 kg
1 ton907.18474 kg
2 ton1814.36948 kg
3 ton2721.55422 kg
5 ton4535.9237 kg
10 ton9071.8474 kg
20 ton18143.6948 kg
50 ton45359.237 kg
100 ton90718.474 kg
1000 ton907184.74 kg

Kilograms vs US Tons (short tons)

KilogramUS Ton (short ton)
Symbolkgton
Equals1 kg = 0.00110231 ton1 ton = 907.185 kg

What is a kilogram?

The SI base unit of mass, defined today by a fixed value of the Planck constant. The standard mass unit worldwide for body weight, groceries, and shipping outside the US.

What is a US ton (short ton)?

A US customary unit equal to 2,000 pounds. Used in the US for vehicle, cargo, and industrial weights.

Frequently asked questions

How many US tons (short tons) are in a kilogram?

There are 0.00110231 US tons (short tons) in 1 kilogram (1 kg = 0.0011023113 ton).

How many kilograms are in a US ton (short ton)?

There are 907.185 kilograms in 1 US ton (short ton) (1 ton = 907.18474 kg).

How do I convert kilograms to US tons (short tons)?

Multiply the number of kilograms by 0.00110231. For example, 10 kg × 0.00110231 = 0.0110231 ton. To convert back, multiply by 907.185.

What is 10 kg in US tons (short tons)?

10 kg = 0.0110231 ton.

What is 100 kg in US tons (short tons)?

100 kg = 0.110231 ton.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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