Online calculator to convert short tons to metric tons (T to t) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between short tons and metric tons.
What is a short ton (T)?
A short ton is a unit of mass in US Customary Units. The symbol for short ton is T. There are 1.10231131 short tons in a metric ton. A short ton is commonly referred to as a ton or US ton.
What is a metric ton (t)?
A metric ton is a unit of mass in the Metric System. The symbol for metric ton is t. There are 0.90718474 metric tons in a short ton. Another name for metric ton is tonne.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from short ton to metric ton is:
metric ton = short ton x 0.90718474
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from short tons to metric tons (T to t).
Short Ton to Metric Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5 short tons to metric tons (show work) Formula: short ton x 0.90718474 = metric ton Calculations: 5 short tons x 0.90718474 = 4.5359237 metric tons Result: 5 short tons is equal to 4.5359237 metric tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from short ton to metric ton.
Short Tons to Metric Tons Conversion Chart
| short tons (T) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 short tons | 0.90718474 metric tons |
| 2 short tons | 1.81436948 metric tons |
| 3 short tons | 2.72155422 metric tons |
| 4 short tons | 3.62873896 metric tons |
| 5 short tons | 4.5359237 metric tons |
| 6 short tons | 5.44310844 metric tons |
| 7 short tons | 6.35029318 metric tons |
| 8 short tons | 7.25747792 metric tons |
| 9 short tons | 8.16466266 metric tons |
| 10 short tons | 9.0718474 metric tons |
| 20 short tons | 18.1436948 metric tons |
| 30 short tons | 27.2155422 metric tons |
| 40 short tons | 36.2873896 metric tons |
| 50 short tons | 45.359237 metric tons |
| 75 short tons | 68.0388555 metric tons |
| 100 short tons | 90.718474 metric tons |
| 250 short tons | 226.796185 metric tons |
| 500 short tons | 453.59237 metric tons |
| 750 short tons | 680.388555 metric tons |
| 1,000 short tons | 907.18474 metric tons |
| 2,500 short tons | 2,267.96185 metric tons |
| 5,000 short tons | 4,535.9237 metric tons |
| 7,500 short tons | 6,803.88555 metric tons |
| 10,000 short tons | 9,071.8474 metric tons |
| 25,000 short tons | 22,679.6185 metric tons |
| 50,000 short tons | 45,359.237 metric tons |
| 75,000 short tons | 68,038.8555 metric tons |
| 100,000 short tons | 90,718.474 metric tons |
| 250,000 short tons | 226,796.185 metric tons |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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