Convert Kilograms to Short Tons
Convert Kilograms (kg) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = kg × 0.001102311311
About Kilograms
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass - the fundamental unit from which all other mass measurements in the metric system are derived. Since 2019 it has been defined by fixing the Planck constant h to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s, replacing the 130-year-old International Prototype Kilogram (a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in Sèvres, France). The kilogram governs daily life worldwide: body weight in most countries, grocery shopping, luggage allowances, postal rates, freight pricing, and ingredient quantities in cooking all reference kilograms.
About Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilograms (kg) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.00110231 ton |
| 2 kg | 0.00220462 ton |
| 5 kg | 0.00551156 ton |
| 10 kg | 0.0110231 ton |
| 25 kg | 0.0275578 ton |
| 50 kg | 0.0551156 ton |
| 100 kg | 0.110231 ton |