Convert US ton to Tonne
Turn US ton (short)s into Tonnes in an instant. Type a value below to get an accurate ton → t result, with the formula and a quick-reference table.
1 ton = 0.90718474 t
Quick answer: 1 US ton = 0.90718474 Tonne
US ton to Tonne conversion table
| US ton (ton) | Tonne (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 0.90718474 t |
| 2 ton | 1.8143695 t |
| 5 ton | 4.5359237 t |
| 10 ton | 9.0718474 t |
| 20 ton | 18.143695 t |
| 50 ton | 45.359237 t |
| 100 ton | 90.718474 t |
| 500 ton | 453.59237 t |
| 1,000 ton | 907.18474 t |
How to convert US ton to Tonne
To convert US ton (short)s to Tonnes, multiply the value by 0.90718474.
- Take your measurement in US ton (short)s.
- Multiply it by 0.90718474 — the number of Tonnes in one US ton.
- The result is the same amount, expressed in Tonnes.
To go the other way, multiply Tonnes by 1.1023113 — or simply divide by 0.90718474.
For example, a small car, roughly one US ton is about 1 ton, which is 0.90718474 t.
About US ton and Tonne
A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 pounds, or about 907 kilograms. It is used in the United States for heavy cargo, machinery and vehicles.
A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kilograms. It is used for vehicles, freight and industrial quantities.
The US ton is a imperial / US customary unit while the Tonne comes from the metric system — which is exactly why this conversion comes up so often. One US ton equals 0.90718474 Tonnes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Tonnes are in a US ton?
1 US ton equals 0.90718474 Tonne (ton → t). To convert any amount, multiply the number of US ton (short)s by 0.90718474.
How do I convert US ton to Tonne?
Enter the number of US ton (short)s in the converter above and read the result in Tonnes. It applies the exact ton → t factor instantly, with full precision.
Is the US ton to Tonne converter free?
Yes — it is completely free and unlimited, needs no sign-up, and runs right in your browser, so it is instant and private.
Is the conversion accurate?
Yes. It uses the internationally defined weight & mass factors and full floating-point precision, then rounds the display to a clean, readable number.