Tons to Metric Tonnes conversion

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How to convert tons to metric tonnes

1 tons (t) is equal to 0.907184 metric tonnes (mt). Conversely, 1 metric tonnes (mt) is equal to 1.10231 tons (t).

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Metric Tonnes to other unit conversions.

Step by step guide to convert tons to metric tonnes

Converting units

The unit of measurement Tonne or metric ton is differ from non metric unit of short ton (ST) or ton (US).

1ST=0.90744t=907.44kg1 ST = 0.90744 t = 907.44 kg

or

1t=1000kg=1.102ST1 t = 1000 kg = 1.102 ST

Difference between long Ton, short Ton, and Tonne (Ref)

  • A short Ton is the US customary version, is equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.1847kg
  • A long Ton is the mostly outdated Imperial Ton, is equal to 2,240 pounds or 1016.047 kg
  • A tonne, also known as a metric Ton, is equal to 1000kg, (or 2,204.6 pounds)

Unit mt or t is commonly used for Metric tonnes and unit ST or t is commonly used for tons. Wikipedia page for Tonne

What is ton?

A ton, or short ton, is a unit for measuring mass. Ton widely used in United States and is not same as Metric Tonne. It's symbol is tntn. Ton is not a part of SI unit system. 1 ton is equivalent to 2000 pounds or 907.18 kg.

Wikipedia page for ton or Short ton

What is metric ton?

A Tonne is a unit used for measuring mass. It's symbol is tt. Tonne is widely accepted measurement but it is not a part of SI unit system. 1 ton is equivalent to 1000 kilograms. Tonne usually referred to as a metric ton to avoid confusion with long ton (British imperial) or short ton.

Wikipedia page for Tonne

Complete Tons conversion table

Enter # of Tons
Convert 1 t to other unitsResult
Tons to Micrograms (t to mcg)907184000000
Tons to Milligrams (t to mg)907184000
Tons to Grams (t to g)907184
Tons to Kilograms (t to kg)907.184
Tons to Metric Tonnes (t to mt)0.907184
Tons to Ounces (t to oz)32000
Tons to Pounds (t to lb)2000
Tons to Stones (t to st)142.85714285714286
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