Convert Metric tons per minute to Short tons per minute
Convert Metric tons per minute (t/min) to Short tons per minute (ton/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton/min = t/min × 1.102311311
About Metric tons per minute
The metric tonne per minute (t/min) equals 1 000/60 ≈ 16.667 kg/s, used for large-scale mining conveyor capacity, bulk-carrier loading terminals, and industrial furnace melt rates. A Cape-size bulk carrier loads iron ore at 3 000-5 000 t/h = 50-83 t/min; a large electric arc furnace taps ≈100-200 t of steel per heat over roughly 60-90 min. 1 t/min = 1 000/60 kg/s ≈ 1.102 short ton/min.
About Short tons per minute
The short ton per minute (ton/min, US) equals 907.18474/60 ≈ 15.120 kg/s, typical for high-capacity conveyor belts and bucket-wheel excavators in open-cast mining. A large surface coal mine loads unit trains with overland conveyors rated at 5 000-15 000 short ton/h = 83-250 ton/min. 1 short ton/min ≈ 15.120 kg/s = 2 000 lb/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Metric tons per minute (t/min) | Short tons per minute (ton/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 t/min | 1.10231 ton/min |
| 2 t/min | 2.20462 ton/min |
| 5 t/min | 5.51156 ton/min |
| 10 t/min | 11.0231 ton/min |
| 25 t/min | 27.5578 ton/min |
| 50 t/min | 55.1156 ton/min |
| 100 t/min | 110.231 ton/min |