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Short Ton to Ton (metric) Converter
Use this page to convert short ton values into ton (metric), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sh tn = 0.90718474 t
1 t = 1.10231131092439 sh tn
Example: 25 sh tn = 22.6796185 t
Short Ton
A short ton equals 2,000 pounds or 907.18474 kilograms.
History: The short ton developed as the US customary ton for large weights.
Current use: Short tons are used in the United States for freight, industry, and bulk materials.
Also written as sh tn, short ton, short tons, us ton, us tons.
Ton (metric)
A metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms or one million grams.
History: The metric ton became a practical large-unit companion to the kilogram.
Current use: Metric tons are used for freight, commodities, industry, and emissions reporting.
Also written as t, metric ton, metric tons, tonne, tonnes.
Short Ton to Ton (metric) table
| Short Ton [sh tn] | Ton (metric) [t] |
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| 0.01 sh tn | 0.0090718474 t |
| 0.1 sh tn | 0.090718474 t |
| 1 sh tn | 0.90718474 t |
| 2 sh tn | 1.81436948 t |
| 5 sh tn | 4.5359237 t |
| 10 sh tn | 9.0718474 t |
| 20 sh tn | 18.1436948 t |
| 50 sh tn | 45.359237 t |
| 100 sh tn | 90.718474 t |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ton (metric) (t) are in one Short Ton (sh tn)?
One Short Ton equals 0.90718474 Ton (metric).
How do you convert Short Ton to Ton (metric)?
Multiply the Short Ton value by 0.90718474 to get the result in Ton (metric).
How do you convert Ton (metric) back to Short Ton?
Multiply the Ton (metric) value by 1.10231131092439 to get back to Short Ton.
What is 25 Short Ton in Ton (metric)?
25 Short Ton equals 22.6796185 Ton (metric).
