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

Multiply the metric ton value by 1.10231. So x t × 1.10231 = the equivalent in tn.

What is 5 metric tons in short tons (US tons)?

5 metric tons equals 5.51156 short tons (US tons).

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

10 metric tons equals 11.0231 short tons (US tons).

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

100 metric tons equals 110.231 short tons (US tons).

How do I convert back from short tons (US tons) to metric tons?

Multiply the short ton (US ton) value by 0.907185. For example, 1 tn = 0.907185 t.

Is the metric ton bigger than the short ton (US ton)?

Yes. 1 metric ton is larger than 1 short ton (US ton) — specifically 1.10231 times larger.

Are these conversion factors exact?

The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of metric ton and short ton (US ton); the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

Metric tons to Short tons (US tons) Converter

1 t = 1.10231 tn (metric ton → short ton (US ton))

1 t = 1.10231 tn

1 metric ton equals 1.10231 short tons (US tons). To convert metric tons to short tons (US tons), multiply the metric ton value by 1.10231. For quick reference: 1 t = 1.10231 tn, 5 t = 5.51156 tn, 10 t = 11.0231 tn, 100 t = 110.231 tn.

From

1.10231

FormulaShort tons (US tons) = Metric tons × 1.10231

Quick

How to convert metric tons to short tons (US tons)

Take your value
Start with your value in metric tons.
Multiply by 1.10231
Multiply the metric ton value by 1.10231. This is the exact conversion factor from metric tons to short tons (US tons).
Read the result
The product is your value in short tons (US tons). For example, 5 t × 1.10231 = 5.51156 tn.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from metric tons to short tons (US tons) is 1.10231.

Short tons (US tons) = Metric tons × 1.10231

Metric tons to Short tons (US tons) conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from metric tons to short tons (US tons)
Metric tons (t)	Short tons (US tons) (tn)
0.1 t	0.11023 tn
0.25 t	0.27558 tn
0.5 t	0.55116 tn
1 t	1.1023 tn
1.5 t	1.6535 tn
2 t	2.2046 tn
2.5 t	2.7558 tn
3 t	3.3069 tn
4 t	4.4092 tn
5 t	5.5116 tn
6 t	6.6139 tn
7 t	7.7162 tn
8 t	8.8185 tn
9 t	9.9208 tn
10 t	11.023 tn
12 t	13.228 tn
15 t	16.535 tn
18 t	19.842 tn
20 t	22.046 tn
25 t	27.558 tn
30 t	33.069 tn
35 t	38.581 tn
40 t	44.092 tn
45 t	49.604 tn
50 t	55.116 tn
60 t	66.139 tn
70 t	77.162 tn
75 t	82.673 tn
80 t	88.185 tn
90 t	99.208 tn
100 t	110.23 tn
120 t	132.28 tn
125 t	137.79 tn
150 t	165.35 tn
175 t	192.9 tn
180 t	198.42 tn
200 t	220.46 tn
225 t	248.02 tn
250 t	275.58 tn
275 t	303.14 tn
300 t	330.69 tn
350 t	385.81 tn
400 t	440.92 tn
450 t	496.04 tn
500 t	551.16 tn
600 t	661.39 tn
750 t	826.73 tn
1000 t	1102.3 tn
2000 t	2204.6 tn
5000 t	5511.6 tn

Real-world reference

A small passenger car weighs about 1.5 t. A young African elephant weighs around 2 t. In short tons (US tons), that gives you: 1 t = 1.10231 tn, 10 t = 11.0231 tn, 100 t = 110.231 tn.

Frequently asked questions

How many short tons (US tons) are in 1 metric ton?: 1 metric ton equals 1.10231 short tons (US tons).
How do I convert metric tons to short tons (US tons)?: Multiply the metric ton value by 1.10231. So x t × 1.10231 = the equivalent in tn.
What is 5 metric tons in short tons (US tons)?: 5 metric tons equals 5.51156 short tons (US tons).
What is 10 metric tons in short tons (US tons)?: 10 metric tons equals 11.0231 short tons (US tons).
What is 100 metric tons in short tons (US tons)?: 100 metric tons equals 110.231 short tons (US tons).
How do I convert back from short tons (US tons) to metric tons?: Multiply the short ton (US ton) value by 0.907185. For example, 1 tn = 0.907185 t.
Is the metric ton bigger than the short ton (US ton)?: Yes. 1 metric ton is larger than 1 short ton (US ton) — specifically 1.10231 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?: The factor is derived directly from the SI definitions of metric ton and short ton (US ton); the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.

About the metric ton and the short ton (US ton)

The metric ton

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for industrial shipping, freight, and bulk commodities such as steel, grain, and cement. Despite the name, it is not part of the strict SI system (the SI name is the megagram), but it is universally accepted in commerce and engineering.

The short ton (US ton)

The short ton (US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds, or 907.18474 kg. It is the standard 'ton' in US commerce, freight, and industrial contexts — distinct from both the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the UK long ton (2,240 lb).

Short tons (US tons) to Metric tons

Kilograms to Metric tons

kg → t

Kilograms to Ounces

kg → oz