Convert Short Ton to Metric Ton
Short Ton
The short ton (symbol tn or t) is a unit of mass primarily used in the United States. It is equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms. The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is smaller than both the long ton (used in the UK) and the metric ton.
The short ton originated in the U.S. as a way to standardize weight measurements, particularly for bulk commodities like coal and steel. It is called "short" to distinguish it from the long ton (also known as the imperial ton), which is used in the UK and equals 2,240 pounds. The short ton became widely used in the United States during the 19th century as part of the U.S. customary system of measurements.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (or tonne, symbol t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (1,000 kg) or 1 megagram (1 Mg). It is part of the metric system but is not an SI unit. However, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its widespread application in measuring large masses, such as in industry and transportation.
The metric ton was introduced in the 1790s during the creation of the metric system in France. It was established as a convenient way to represent large quantities of mass, aligning with the decimal-based nature of the system. The term "tonne" is derived from the Old French word "tonne", meaning a large cask or barrel, reflecting its use in measuring heavy loads. Over time, it became a standardized unit used globally in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.
Convert Short Ton to other weight-converter units
1 Short Ton = 907.184 Kilogram
1 Short Ton = 907184 Gram
1 Short Ton = 907184000 Milligram
1 Short Ton = 0.907184 Metric Ton
1 Short Ton = 0.8928571429 Long Ton
1 Short Ton = 1 Short Ton
1 Short Ton = 2000 Pound
1 Short Ton = 32000 Ounce
1 Short Ton = 4535920 Carat
1 Short Ton = 160 Stone (US)
1 Short Ton = 142.85714286 Stone (UK)
1 Short Ton = 14000000 Grain
1 Short Ton = 62.161900343 Slug
1 Short Ton = 9.0718474 Quintal
1 Short Ton = 80 Quarter (US)
1 Short Ton = 71.428571429 Quarter (UK)
1 Short Ton = 20 Hundredweight (US)
1 Short Ton = 17.857142857 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Short Ton = 31103.473245 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Short Ton = 27770.961429 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Short Ton = 0.90718474 Tonne
1 Short Ton = 0.0009071847 Kiloton
1 Short Ton = 5.46322403e+29 Dalton
1 Short Ton = 92.507098754 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Short Ton = 2 Kilopound