In 1 kilograms there are 0.001102 US tons. Meanwhile in 1 US tons there are 907.18474 kilograms. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the US tons to Kilograms calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert kilograms (kg) to US tons (short tons), use this fixed conversion: 1 US ton = 907.18474 kg. That means you divide kilograms by 907.18474 to get US tons.
Example:
Use this method anytime you need an accurate kg to US tons conversion for weight or mass.
1 kilogram equals 0.0011023113 US tons.
This is based on the US (short) ton, which is 2,000 pounds.
Use this formula: US tons = kilograms ÷ 907.18474.
You can also multiply: US tons = kilograms × 0.0011023113.
The standard conversion is: US tons = kg ÷ 907.18474.
This works because 1 US ton = 907.18474 kg.
1 US ton = 907.18474 kilograms.
This value uses the exact definition based on pounds.
No. A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lb (907.18474 kg).
A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg (2,204.62262 lb).
A metric ton is heavier than a US ton.
A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lb (907.18474 kg).
A long ton (UK imperial ton) is 2,240 lb (1,016.04691 kg).
A long ton is heavier than a US ton.
Because the US ton is defined in pounds.
Since 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg, then 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg.
Divide by 907.18474 to get US tons.
Example: 10,000 kg ÷ 907.18474 = 11.0231 US tons (rounded).
Use this formula: kg = US tons × 907.18474.
Example: 3 US tons × 907.18474 = 2,721.55422 kg.
For shipping or quotes, 2 decimal places often works.
For science or lab work, use 4 to 6 decimals when needed.
Keep rounding consistent across your report or invoice.
1,000 kg = 1.1023113 US tons.
Rounded to two decimals, that’s 1.10 US tons.
500 kg = 0.5511557 US tons.
Rounded to two decimals, that’s 0.55 US tons.
2,000 kg = 2.2046226 US tons.
Rounded to two decimals, that’s 2.20 US tons.
Use US tons for many US freight, scrap, and bulk material quotes.
Use metric tons when the job uses metric units or global standards.
Always confirm which “ton” a contract or invoice uses.
No. Kilograms and US tons measure mass, not material type.
Material only matters when you convert from volume (like cubic yards) to weight.
In the US, “ton” often means US ton (short ton).
In other places, “ton” may mean metric ton or long ton.
State the unit as US ton when clarity matters.
The Calculate Box tool to convert kilograms to US tons uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a kilograms value in the box and have it instantly converted to US tons.