Tonnes to Short Tons (t → ton (US)) — Free Online Converter

t → ton (US) Reference Table

t	ton (US)
0.001 t	0.001102311311 ton (US)
0.002 t	0.002204622622 ton (US)
0.003 t	0.003306933933 ton (US)
0.004 t	0.004409245244 ton (US)
0.005 t	0.005511556555 ton (US)
0.006 t	0.006613867866 ton (US)
0.007 t	0.007716179176 ton (US)
0.008 t	0.008818490487 ton (US)
0.009 t	0.009920801798 ton (US)
0.01 t	0.01102311311 ton (US)
0.02 t	0.02204622622 ton (US)
0.03 t	0.03306933933 ton (US)
0.04 t	0.04409245244 ton (US)
0.05 t	0.05511556555 ton (US)
0.06 t	0.06613867866 ton (US)
0.07 t	0.07716179176 ton (US)
0.08 t	0.08818490487 ton (US)
0.09 t	0.09920801798 ton (US)
0.1 t	0.1102311311 ton (US)
0.2 t	0.2204622622 ton (US)
0.3 t	0.3306933933 ton (US)
0.4 t	0.4409245244 ton (US)
0.5 t	0.5511556555 ton (US)
0.6 t	0.6613867866 ton (US)
0.7 t	0.7716179176 ton (US)
0.8 t	0.8818490487 ton (US)
0.9 t	0.9920801798 ton (US)
1 t	1.102311311 ton (US)
1.5 t	1.653466966 ton (US)
2 t	2.204622622 ton (US)
2.5 t	2.755778277 ton (US)
3 t	3.306933933 ton (US)
3.5 t	3.858089588 ton (US)
4 t	4.409245244 ton (US)
4.5 t	4.960400899 ton (US)
5 t	5.511556555 ton (US)
5.5 t	6.06271221 ton (US)
6 t	6.613867866 ton (US)
6.5 t	7.165023521 ton (US)
7 t	7.716179176 ton (US)
7.5 t	8.267334832 ton (US)
8 t	8.818490487 ton (US)
8.5 t	9.369646143 ton (US)
9 t	9.920801798 ton (US)
9.5 t	10.47195745 ton (US)
10 t	11.02311311 ton (US)
11 t	12.12542442 ton (US)
12 t	13.22773573 ton (US)
13 t	14.33004704 ton (US)
14 t	15.43235835 ton (US)
15 t	16.53466966 ton (US)
16 t	17.63698097 ton (US)
17 t	18.73929229 ton (US)
18 t	19.8416036 ton (US)
19 t	20.94391491 ton (US)
20 t	22.04622622 ton (US)
25 t	27.55778277 ton (US)
30 t	33.06933933 ton (US)
35 t	38.58089588 ton (US)
40 t	44.09245244 ton (US)
45 t	49.60400899 ton (US)
50 t	55.11556555 ton (US)
55 t	60.6271221 ton (US)
60 t	66.13867866 ton (US)
65 t	71.65023521 ton (US)
70 t	77.16179176 ton (US)
75 t	82.67334832 ton (US)
80 t	88.18490487 ton (US)
85 t	93.69646143 ton (US)
90 t	99.20801798 ton (US)
95 t	104.7195745 ton (US)
100 t	110.2311311 ton (US)
120 t	132.2773573 ton (US)
125 t	137.7889139 ton (US)
130 t	143.3004704 ton (US)
140 t	154.3235835 ton (US)
150 t	165.3466966 ton (US)
160 t	176.3698097 ton (US)
175 t	192.9044794 ton (US)
180 t	198.416036 ton (US)
200 t	220.4622622 ton (US)
225 t	248.020045 ton (US)
250 t	275.5778277 ton (US)
275 t	303.1356105 ton (US)
300 t	330.6933933 ton (US)
350 t	385.8089588 ton (US)
400 t	440.9245244 ton (US)
450 t	496.0400899 ton (US)
500 t	551.1556555 ton (US)
600 t	661.3867866 ton (US)
700 t	771.6179176 ton (US)
750 t	826.7334832 ton (US)
800 t	881.8490487 ton (US)
900 t	992.0801798 ton (US)
1000 t	1102.311311 ton (US)
1200 t	1322.773573 ton (US)
1250 t	1377.889139 ton (US)
1500 t	1653.466966 ton (US)
1750 t	1929.044794 ton (US)
2000 t	2204.622622 ton (US)
2500 t	2755.778277 ton (US)
3000 t	3306.933933 ton (US)
4000 t	4409.245244 ton (US)
4500 t	4960.400899 ton (US)
5000 t	5511.556555 ton (US)
6000 t	6613.867866 ton (US)
7000 t	7716.179176 ton (US)
7500 t	8267.334832 ton (US)
8000 t	8818.490487 ton (US)
9000 t	9920.801798 ton (US)
10000 t	11023.11311 ton (US)
15000 t	16534.66966 ton (US)
20000 t	22046.22622 ton (US)
25000 t	27557.78277 ton (US)
50000 t	55115.56555 ton (US)
75000 t	82673.34832 ton (US)
100000 t	110231.1311 ton (US)

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Tonnes to Short Tons?

Converting between tonnes (t) 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 t to ton (US) saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from t 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 Tonnes to Short Tons

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

ton (US) = t × 1.102311311

Example: 1 t = 1.102311311 ton (US)

For example, 5 t = 5.511556555 ton (US), 10 t = 11.02311311 ton (US), and 100 t = 110.2311311 ton (US). For larger values, 1000 t = 1102.311311 ton (US). Conversely, 1 ton (US) = 0.90718474 t. 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 Tonne?

The tonne (t), or metric ton, is a non-SI unit accepted for use with SI, equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds).

Tonnes are used worldwide for measuring heavy loads, such as cargo shipping, vehicle weights, and industrial production (steel, grain, coal).

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 tonne?

1 t equals 1.102311311 ton (US). This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert tonnes to short tons?

Multiply the value in t by the conversion factor. For example, 10 t = 11.02311311 ton (US). Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the tonnes 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 tonnes to short tons offline?

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What is the difference between tonnes and short tons?

Tonnes (t) and Short Tons (ton (US)) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 t = 1.102311311 ton (US). Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Tonnes → Short Tons