Convert Megatons to Short Tons
Convert Megatons (Mt) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = Mt × 1102311.311
About Megatons
A megaton (Mt) equals one million metric tonnes (10⁹ kg). Nuclear weapon yields are measured in megatons of TNT equivalent: the largest weapon ever detonated, the Soviet Tsar Bomba tested in 1961, had a yield of approximately 50 Mt TNT and produced a fireball 8 km in diameter. Annual global CO₂ emissions are reported in gigatons (Gt), but regional emissions data and specific industrial sectors are quoted in megatons. The Chicxulub asteroid impact that caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction released energy equivalent to roughly 100 million Mt of TNT.
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
| Megatons (Mt) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mt | 1102310 ton |
| 2 Mt | 2204620 ton |
| 5 Mt | 5511560 ton |
| 10 Mt | 11023100 ton |
| 25 Mt | 27557800 ton |
| 50 Mt | 55115600 ton |
| 100 Mt | 110231000 ton |