1. What is Tons to Metric Conversion?

The conversion between short tons (used primarily in the United States) and metric tonnes (used in most other countries) is essential for international trade, shipping, and engineering calculations. One short ton equals exactly 0.907185 metric tonnes.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:

Where:

• 1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
• 1 metric tonne = 1,000 kilograms ≈ 2,204.62 pounds
• Conversion factor: 0.907185 (exact)

3. Importance of Unit Conversion

Details: Accurate conversion between these units is crucial for international trade, cargo shipping, weight measurements in engineering projects, and when working with technical specifications from different countries.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the value in tons (short tons) and the calculator will automatically compute the equivalent value in metric tonnes. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between short ton and metric tonne?
A: A short ton is 2,000 pounds (907.185 kg) while a metric tonne is 1,000 kg (2,204.62 lb). They are about 10% different.

Q2: Is there also a long ton?
A: Yes, the long ton (used in the UK) is 2,240 pounds (1,016.05 kg). This calculator only converts short tons.

Q3: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion factor 0.907185 is exact, not an approximation.

Q4: When would I need this conversion?
A: Commonly needed for international trade, shipping logistics, and when working with technical documents from different countries.

Q5: Are there other names for these units?
A: "Short ton" may be called "US ton" or simply "ton" in the US. "Metric tonne" may be called "tonne" or "metric ton".