Tons (Short) to Kilograms Converter
Tons (Short) to Kilograms Converter
The short ton (2,000 lb) is the standard "ton" used in the US for freight, vehicle weight ratings, and bulk material pricing, while most of the rest of the world uses the metric ton (1,000 kg) for the same purposes.
This tool goes beyond the short ton: the "From" and "To" dropdowns also cover the UK long ton and the metric ton (tonne) plus the full range of other mass units.
- Conversion factor: 1 U.S. short ton = exactly 907.18474 kilograms (2,000 avoirdupois pounds).
- Fully flexible: change either dropdown to convert between any two of the 25+ supported mass units.
- Three different "tons": the US short ton (907.2 kg), the UK long ton (1,016.0 kg), and the metric tonne (1,000 kg) are all different — always confirm which one a figure refers to.
How many kilograms are in a ton?
1 U.S. short ton equals exactly 907.18474 kilograms. To convert, multiply the ton value by 907.18474.
What's the difference between a short ton and a long ton?
The US short ton is 2,000 pounds (907.2 kg); the British long ton is 2,240 pounds (1,016.0 kg) — about 12% heavier. Select "Ton (long)" if your source is British.
Tons (Short) to Kilograms Converter
The short ton (2,000 lb) is the standard "ton" used in the US for freight, vehicle weight ratings, and bulk material pricing, while most of the rest of the world uses the metric ton (1,000 kg) for the same purposes.
This tool goes beyond the short ton: the "From" and "To" dropdowns also cover the UK long ton and the metric ton (tonne) plus the full range of other mass units.
- Conversion factor: 1 U.S. short ton = exactly 907.18474 kilograms (2,000 avoirdupois pounds).
- Fully flexible: change either dropdown to convert between any two of the 25+ supported mass units.
- Three different "tons": the US short ton (907.2 kg), the UK long ton (1,016.0 kg), and the metric tonne (1,000 kg) are all different — always confirm which one a figure refers to.
How many kilograms are in a ton?
1 U.S. short ton equals exactly 907.18474 kilograms. To convert, multiply the ton value by 907.18474.
What's the difference between a short ton and a long ton?
The US short ton is 2,000 pounds (907.2 kg); the British long ton is 2,240 pounds (1,016.0 kg) — about 12% heavier. Select "Ton (long)" if your source is British.