How to convert US tons to metric tons
t = ton × 0.90718474Multiply the value in US tons by 0.90718474. To go the other way, multiply by 1.102311311 (or divide by 0.90718474).
An US ton is smaller than a metric ton: it takes 1.102311311 US tons to make one metric ton.
Worked examples
- 1 US ton (short ton)1 ton × 0.90718474 = 0.90718474 t
- 5 US tons5 ton × 0.90718474 = 4.5359237 t
- 10 US tons10 ton × 0.90718474 = 9.0718474 t
- 20 US tons20 ton × 0.90718474 = 18.1436948 t
- 100 US tons100 ton × 0.90718474 = 90.718474 t
US tons to metric tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| US tons (ton) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ton | 0.090718474 t |
| 0.25 ton | 0.22679619 t |
| 0.5 ton | 0.45359237 t |
| 1 ton | 0.90718474 t |
| 2 ton | 1.8143695 t |
| 3 ton | 2.7215542 t |
| 4 ton | 3.628739 t |
| 5 ton | 4.5359237 t |
| 6 ton | 5.4431084 t |
| 7 ton | 6.3502932 t |
| 8 ton | 7.2574779 t |
| 9 ton | 8.1646627 t |
| 10 ton | 9.0718474 t |
| US tons (ton) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 12 ton | 10.886217 t |
| 15 ton | 13.607771 t |
| 20 ton | 18.143695 t |
| 25 ton | 22.679619 t |
| 30 ton | 27.215542 t |
| 40 ton | 36.28739 t |
| 50 ton | 45.359237 t |
| 75 ton | 68.038856 t |
| 100 ton | 90.718474 t |
| 250 ton | 226.79619 t |
| 500 ton | 453.59237 t |
| 1,000 ton | 907.18474 t |
About the units
US ton (ton)
2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The usual meaning of “ton” in the United States.
Metric ton (t)
Exactly 1,000 kg. Used worldwide for vehicles, cargo and commodities; about 10% more than a US short ton.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in one US ton?
There are 0.90718474 metric tons in one US ton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert US tons to metric tons?
Multiply the number of US tons by 0.90718474. For example, 10 ton × 0.90718474 = 9.0718474 t.
How many US tons are in one metric ton?
One metric ton equals 1.102311311 US tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.90718474.
What is 10 US tons in metric tons?
10 ton = 9.0718474 t.
Is this ton to t 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.