How to convert metric tons to US tons
ton = t × 1.102311311Multiply the value in metric tons by 1.102311311. To go the other way, multiply by 0.90718474 (or divide by 1.102311311).
A metric ton is larger than an US ton: one metric ton contains 1.102311311 US tons.
Worked examples
- 1 metric ton (tonne)1 t × 1.102311311 = 1.102311311 ton
- 5 metric tons5 t × 1.102311311 = 5.511556555 ton
- 10 metric tons10 t × 1.102311311 = 11.02311311 ton
- 20 metric tons20 t × 1.102311311 = 22.04622622 ton
- 100 metric tons100 t × 1.102311311 = 110.2311311 ton
Metric tons to US tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Metric tons (t) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 t | 0.11023113 ton |
| 0.25 t | 0.27557783 ton |
| 0.5 t | 0.55115566 ton |
| 1 t | 1.1023113 ton |
| 2 t | 2.2046226 ton |
| 3 t | 3.3069339 ton |
| 4 t | 4.4092452 ton |
| 5 t | 5.5115566 ton |
| 6 t | 6.6138679 ton |
| 7 t | 7.7161792 ton |
| 8 t | 8.8184905 ton |
| 9 t | 9.9208018 ton |
| 10 t | 11.023113 ton |
| Metric tons (t) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 12 t | 13.227736 ton |
| 15 t | 16.53467 ton |
| 20 t | 22.046226 ton |
| 25 t | 27.557783 ton |
| 30 t | 33.069339 ton |
| 40 t | 44.092452 ton |
| 50 t | 55.115566 ton |
| 75 t | 82.673348 ton |
| 100 t | 110.23113 ton |
| 250 t | 275.57783 ton |
| 500 t | 551.15566 ton |
| 1,000 t | 1,102.3113 ton |
About the units
Metric ton (t)
Exactly 1,000 kg. Used worldwide for vehicles, cargo and commodities; about 10% more than a US short ton.
US ton (ton)
2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The usual meaning of “ton” in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many US tons are in one metric ton?
There are 1.102311311 US tons in one metric ton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert metric tons to US tons?
Multiply the number of metric tons by 1.102311311. For example, 10 t × 1.102311311 = 11.02311311 ton.
How many metric tons are in one US ton?
One US ton equals 0.90718474 metric tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.102311311.
What is 10 metric tons in US tons?
10 t = 11.02311311 ton.
Is this t to ton converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.