UnitConShort Tons to Kilograms Converter
Convert US short tons to kilograms for international shipping, materials specifications, and cross-system industrial comparison. The short ton is the standard large mass unit in the United States, while the kilogram is the global SI standard.
Formula
Multiply short tons by 907.185 to get kilograms. To reverse, divide kilograms by 907.185 to get short tons.
Quick reference
| Short Ton (short_ton) | Kilogram (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 907.1847 |
| 2 | 1,814.369 |
| 5 | 4,535.924 |
| 10 | 9,071.847 |
| 20 | 18,143.69 |
| 50 | 45,359.24 |
| 100 | 90,718.47 |
| 200 | 181,436.9 |
| 500 | 453,592.4 |
| 1000 | 907,184.7 |
About these units
Short Ton
The US short ton (2000 lbs) diverged from the British long ton (2240 lbs) in American commercial practice during the 19th century. It is the standard ton used in the US for coal, ore, and bulk commodities.
Kilogram
The kilogram serves as the international mass standard. In international trade, metric tons (1000 kg) are preferred, making short-ton-to-kg conversion essential for US exporters and importers.
Frequently asked questions
One US short ton equals approximately 907.185 kg.
A short ton is 2000 lbs (907.185 kg), a long ton is 2240 lbs (1016.047 kg), and a metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1000 kg (2204.62 lbs).
1000 ÷ 907.185 ≈ 1.102 short tons.