US Short Ton
Definition: The US short ton is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.184 kilograms). It is commonly used in the United States for industrial, construction, and freight measurements.
History: The US ton evolved from British weight standards but was adapted to a simpler 2,000-pound definition in the 19th century. This made calculations easier for commerce and industry. Unlike the UK long ton, the US short ton was not influenced by the British imperial system but remained a domestic standard.
Current Use: The US ton is extensively used in the shipping, construction, and manufacturing industries. It appears in cargo shipping, material weight specifications, and fuel measurements, particularly in the United States where metric adoption is limited.
Metric Ton (t)
Definition: The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and agriculture to measure large quantities of goods, raw materials, and heavy equipment.
History: The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a standardized large-scale mass measurement. It replaced various regional weight units, ensuring uniformity in global trade and heavy industry. It remains a key unit in logistics, construction, and manufacturing.
Current Use: The metric ton is widely used for measuring bulk materials, including metals, grains, and industrial products. It is a fundamental unit in international trade, construction, and logistics, simplifying large-scale weight measurements in commercial and engineering applications.
Quick Conversion Table US Short Ton to Metric Ton (t)
1 US Short Ton equal to 0.90718474 Metric Ton (t)
5 US Short Ton equal to 4.5359237 Metric Ton (t)
10 US Short Ton equal to 9.0718474 Metric Ton (t)
20 US Short Ton equal to 18.1436948 Metric Ton (t)
30 US Short Ton equal to 27.2155422 Metric Ton (t)
50 US Short Ton equal to 45.359237 Metric Ton (t)
75 US Short Ton equal to 68.0388555 Metric Ton (t)
100 US Short Ton equal to 90.718474 Metric Ton (t)