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Short Tons to kg
A short ton is 2,000 pounds, 907.18 kg — nine per cent lighter than a metric tonne. Reading US output or emissions figures as metric overstates them.
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Common values
Formula
kg = short tons × 907.18474
In US statistics “ton” almost always means the short ton. International sources writing “tonne” mean the metric 1,000 kg.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many kg is 1 short tons?
1 short tons is 907.18 kg, and 10 short tons is 9071.85 kg. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many short tons is 1 kg?
1 kg is 0 short tons. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
In US statistics “ton” almost always means the short ton. International sources writing “tonne” mean the metric 1,000 kg.
Other converters
Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.