Convert US tons to metric tons

1 ton (US)=0.9072t

Use the converter below to change any US tons value into metric tons instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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0.90718

Conversion formula

Forward

metric tons = US tons × 0.9072

Reverse

US tons = metric tons × 1.10231

Example: 10 ton (US) × 0.9072 = 9.07185 t.

About both units

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US Ton

ton (US)

The US short ton equals 2000 pounds or 907.18474 kilograms. It is the standard tonnage unit in the United States for freight, coal and industrial weights. It is 9.3% smaller than the metric ton — a meaningful gap in large-volume contracts.

Real-world: Max legal gross weight for a US 18-wheeler is 40 short tons (36.3 t). US coal output is quoted in short tons.

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Metric Ton

The metric ton (also "tonne" in British English) equals 1000 kilograms exactly. It is the standard tonnage unit in international shipping, agriculture and industrial production. Do not confuse it with the US short ton (907 kg) or the British long ton (1016 kg).

Real-world: A mid-size car weighs about 1.5 t. A 20-ft shipping container holds up to 28 t. Global steel output is about 1,900 million tonnes per year.

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US Ton to Metric Ton conversion table

Common US tons to metric tons values for quick reference.

US Ton (ton (US))	Metric Ton (t)
1 ton (US)	0.9072 t
5 ton (US)	4.53592 t
10 ton (US)	9.07185 t
25 ton (US)	22.6796 t
50 ton (US)	45.3592 t
100 ton (US)	90.7185 t
250 ton (US)	226.796 t
500 ton (US)	453.592 t
1,000 ton (US)	907.185 t
5,000 ton (US)	4,535.92 t

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 US short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18 kg.
Always clarify "short ton" in US international contracts — metric partners may assume 1000 kg.
US trucking and steel industries default to short tons; US scientific papers use metric.

Avoid these

Treating "ton" in US rail or truck freight as metric — the default is short ton.
Using 1000 kg as a shortcut for a US short ton — 93 kg short per ton.
Confusing short ton (907 kg) with the long ton (1016 kg) on older US paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons in a us ton?

One us ton equals 0.9072 metric tons.

How do I convert US tons to metric tons?

Multiply the us ton value by 0.9072 to get the equivalent in metric tons.

What is 100 US tons in metric tons?

100 US tons equals 90.7185 metric tons.

Is a us ton bigger than a metric ton?

No. 1 us ton equals 0.9072 metric tons, so one us ton is smaller.

How to convert US tons to metric tons without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.91 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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