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Convert tonnes to us tons

Metric tons to US tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the tonnes to us tons chart further down the page.

1 t = 1.102311311 ton

1 metric ton equals 1.102311311 US tons. Going the other way, 1 US ton = 0.90718474 metric tons.

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How to convert tonnes to us tons

To convert metric tons to US tons, multiply the metric ton value by 1.102311311. You can also divide by 0.90718474 to get the same answer.

ton = t × 1.102311311

Worked example

Convert 15 t to US tons:

15 t = 16.53466966 ton

tonnes to us tons conversion chart

Use this tonnes to us tons table for quick reference without typing anything.

tonnes to us tons conversion table
metric tons (t)US tons (ton)
0.01 t0.01102311311 ton
0.1 t0.1102311311 ton
1 t1.102311311 ton
2 t2.204622622 ton
3 t3.306933933 ton
5 t5.511556555 ton
10 t11.02311311 ton
20 t22.04622622 ton
50 t55.11556555 ton
100 t110.2311311 ton
1,000 t1,102.311311 ton

What is a metric ton?

The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.

What is an US ton?

The US ton, or short ton, is 2,000 pounds — about 907.18 kilograms. It is the ton used in American freight and construction.

Frequently asked questions

How many us tons are in a metric ton?

1 tonnes equals 1.102311311 us tons. Going the other way, 1 us tons is 0.90718474 tonnes.

How do you convert tonnes to us tons?

To convert metric tons to US tons, multiply the metric ton value by 1.102311311. You can also divide by 0.90718474 to get the same answer.

What is 10 tonnes in us tons?

10 tonnes equals 11.02311311 us tons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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