Kilograms to Short Tons (kg → ton (US)) — Free Online Converter

kg → ton (US) Reference Table

kg	ton (US)
0.001 kg	0.000001102311311 ton (US)
0.002 kg	0.000002204622622 ton (US)
0.003 kg	0.000003306933933 ton (US)
0.004 kg	0.000004409245244 ton (US)
0.005 kg	0.000005511556555 ton (US)
0.006 kg	0.000006613867866 ton (US)
0.007 kg	0.000007716179176 ton (US)
0.008 kg	0.000008818490487 ton (US)
0.009 kg	0.000009920801798 ton (US)
0.01 kg	0.00001102311311 ton (US)
0.02 kg	0.00002204622622 ton (US)
0.03 kg	0.00003306933933 ton (US)
0.04 kg	0.00004409245244 ton (US)
0.05 kg	0.00005511556555 ton (US)
0.06 kg	0.00006613867866 ton (US)
0.07 kg	0.00007716179176 ton (US)
0.08 kg	0.00008818490487 ton (US)
0.09 kg	0.00009920801798 ton (US)
0.1 kg	0.0001102311311 ton (US)
0.2 kg	0.0002204622622 ton (US)
0.3 kg	0.0003306933933 ton (US)
0.4 kg	0.0004409245244 ton (US)
0.5 kg	0.0005511556555 ton (US)
0.6 kg	0.0006613867866 ton (US)
0.7 kg	0.0007716179176 ton (US)
0.8 kg	0.0008818490487 ton (US)
0.9 kg	0.0009920801798 ton (US)
1 kg	0.001102311311 ton (US)
1.5 kg	0.001653466966 ton (US)
2 kg	0.002204622622 ton (US)
2.5 kg	0.002755778277 ton (US)
3 kg	0.003306933933 ton (US)
3.5 kg	0.003858089588 ton (US)
4 kg	0.004409245244 ton (US)
4.5 kg	0.004960400899 ton (US)
5 kg	0.005511556555 ton (US)
5.5 kg	0.00606271221 ton (US)
6 kg	0.006613867866 ton (US)
6.5 kg	0.007165023521 ton (US)
7 kg	0.007716179176 ton (US)
7.5 kg	0.008267334832 ton (US)
8 kg	0.008818490487 ton (US)
8.5 kg	0.009369646143 ton (US)
9 kg	0.009920801798 ton (US)
9.5 kg	0.01047195745 ton (US)
10 kg	0.01102311311 ton (US)
11 kg	0.01212542442 ton (US)
12 kg	0.01322773573 ton (US)
13 kg	0.01433004704 ton (US)
14 kg	0.01543235835 ton (US)
15 kg	0.01653466966 ton (US)
16 kg	0.01763698097 ton (US)
17 kg	0.01873929229 ton (US)
18 kg	0.0198416036 ton (US)
19 kg	0.02094391491 ton (US)
20 kg	0.02204622622 ton (US)
25 kg	0.02755778277 ton (US)
30 kg	0.03306933933 ton (US)
35 kg	0.03858089588 ton (US)
40 kg	0.04409245244 ton (US)
45 kg	0.04960400899 ton (US)
50 kg	0.05511556555 ton (US)
55 kg	0.0606271221 ton (US)
60 kg	0.06613867866 ton (US)
65 kg	0.07165023521 ton (US)
70 kg	0.07716179176 ton (US)
75 kg	0.08267334832 ton (US)
80 kg	0.08818490487 ton (US)
85 kg	0.09369646143 ton (US)
90 kg	0.09920801798 ton (US)
95 kg	0.1047195745 ton (US)
100 kg	0.1102311311 ton (US)
120 kg	0.1322773573 ton (US)
125 kg	0.1377889139 ton (US)
130 kg	0.1433004704 ton (US)
140 kg	0.1543235835 ton (US)
150 kg	0.1653466966 ton (US)
160 kg	0.1763698097 ton (US)
175 kg	0.1929044794 ton (US)
180 kg	0.198416036 ton (US)
200 kg	0.2204622622 ton (US)
225 kg	0.248020045 ton (US)
250 kg	0.2755778277 ton (US)
275 kg	0.3031356105 ton (US)
300 kg	0.3306933933 ton (US)
350 kg	0.3858089588 ton (US)
400 kg	0.4409245244 ton (US)
450 kg	0.4960400899 ton (US)
500 kg	0.5511556555 ton (US)
600 kg	0.6613867866 ton (US)
700 kg	0.7716179176 ton (US)
750 kg	0.8267334832 ton (US)
800 kg	0.8818490487 ton (US)
900 kg	0.9920801798 ton (US)
1000 kg	1.102311311 ton (US)
1200 kg	1.322773573 ton (US)
1250 kg	1.377889139 ton (US)
1500 kg	1.653466966 ton (US)
1750 kg	1.929044794 ton (US)
2000 kg	2.204622622 ton (US)
2500 kg	2.755778277 ton (US)
3000 kg	3.306933933 ton (US)
4000 kg	4.409245244 ton (US)
4500 kg	4.960400899 ton (US)
5000 kg	5.511556555 ton (US)
6000 kg	6.613867866 ton (US)
7000 kg	7.716179176 ton (US)
7500 kg	8.267334832 ton (US)
8000 kg	8.818490487 ton (US)
9000 kg	9.920801798 ton (US)
10000 kg	11.02311311 ton (US)
15000 kg	16.53466966 ton (US)
20000 kg	22.04622622 ton (US)
25000 kg	27.55778277 ton (US)
50000 kg	55.11556555 ton (US)
75000 kg	82.67334832 ton (US)
100000 kg	110.2311311 ton (US)

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Kilograms to Short Tons?

Converting between kilograms (kg) and short tons (ton (US)) is one of the most common mass conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert kg to ton (US) saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from kg to ton (US) are vital in culinary arts, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Professional chefs and home bakers rely on precise ingredient conversions to replicate international recipes — a slight variation in flour or leavening agents can ruin the texture of a dish. In global shipping, freight costs and vehicle load limits depend on accurate weight calculations to ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations. Furthermore, in healthcare and chemistry, dosage calculations must be exact; confusing mass units can lead to ineffective treatments or dangerous overdoses. Reliable mass conversion ensures consistency across borders and disciplines.

How to Convert Kilograms to Short Tons

To convert kilograms to short tons, use the following formula:

ton (US) = kg × 0.001102311311

Example: 1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US)

For example, 5 kg = 0.005511556555 ton (US), 10 kg = 0.01102311311 ton (US), and 100 kg = 0.1102311311 ton (US). For larger values, 1000 kg = 1.102311311 ton (US). Conversely, 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mass vs Weight: confusing mass (kg) with weight/force (Newtons or lbs-force).
Ton variations: mixing up Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), and Metric Tonne.
Ounce confusion: confusing Ounces (weight) with Fluid Ounces (volume).

Pro Tips

Kitchen scales: Use the 'Tare' button to zero out container weight.
Water weight: 1 Liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg (at 4°C). Useful benchmark.
Conversion rule: To get kg from lbs, divide by 2.2 (approx halve it).

What is a Kilogram?

The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined by a platinum-iridium artifact, since 2019 it is defined by the Planck constant (h) set to 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.

Kilograms are the global standard for measuring mass and weight in science, commerce, and daily life (body weight, groceries). Used nearly everywhere except the US.

What is a Short Ton?

A unit of mass in the US Customary system equal to 2,000 pounds.

The standard "ton" used in the US for freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many short tons are in 1 kilogram?

1 kg equals 0.001102311311 ton (US). This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert kilograms to short tons?

Multiply the value in kg by the conversion factor. For example, 10 kg = 0.01102311311 ton (US). Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the kilograms to short tons conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert kilograms to short tons offline?

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What is the difference between kilograms and short tons?

Kilograms (kg) and Short Tons (ton (US)) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton (US). Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Kilograms → Short Tons