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Convert us tons to tonnes

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

1 ton = 0.90718474 t

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

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How to convert us tons to tonnes

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

t = ton × 0.90718474

Worked example

Convert 15 ton to metric tons:

15 ton = 13.6077711 t

us tons to tonnes conversion chart

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

us tons to tonnes conversion table
US tons (ton)metric tons (t)
0.01 ton0.0090718474 t
0.1 ton0.090718474 t
1 ton0.90718474 t
2 ton1.81436948 t
3 ton2.72155422 t
5 ton4.5359237 t
10 ton9.0718474 t
20 ton18.1436948 t
50 ton45.359237 t
100 ton90.718474 t
1,000 ton907.18474 t

What is a 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many tonnes are in an US ton?

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

How do you convert us tons to tonnes?

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

What is 10 us tons in tonnes?

10 us tons equals 9.0718474 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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