Short Tons to Tonnes Converter

Convert US short tons to metric tonnes instantly. Free short ton to tonne converter with quick reference table and formula. 1 US short ton = 0.9072 tonnes.

0.907185
Metric Tonne (t)
Input Value
1 US tn (US Short Ton)
US Short Ton = 2,000 pounds (~907 kg). Common in US shipping.

How to Convert US Short Ton to Metric Tonne

Simple formula with a worked example

To convert us short ton (US tn) to metric tonne (t), use this formula:

tonnes = short tons × 0.907185

Example: Convert 10 US tn to t

10 US tn = 9.0718 t

To convert back, use: short tons = tonnes × 1.10231

US Short Ton to Metric Tonne Conversion Table

Quick reference for common us short ton to metric tonne conversions

US Short Ton (US tn)Metric Tonne (t)
1 US tn0.907185 t
2 US tn1.8144 t
5 US tn4.5359 t
10 US tn9.0718 t
25 US tn22.6796 t
50 US tn45.3592 t
100 US tn90.7185 t
250 US tn226.7962 t
500 US tn453.5924 t
1,000 US tn907.1847 t

About US Short Ton and Metric Tonne

Understanding these weight units

US Short Ton (US tn)

US Short Ton = 2,000 pounds (~907 kg). Common in US shipping.

Metric Tonne (t)

Metric tonne = 1,000 kg. Used for large cargo and freight.

When You Need This Conversion

  • international trade
  • cargo conversion
  • construction materials
  • commodity trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting us short ton to metric tonne

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