In 1 US tons there are 907.18474 kilograms. Meanwhile in 1 kilograms there are 0.001102 US tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Kilograms to US tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert US tons to kilograms, use the US ton (short ton) standard. A US ton = 2,000 pounds, and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms. That gives a fixed conversion factor:
Tip: Don’t mix up a US ton (short ton) with a metric ton (which is 1,000 kg).
Multiply the number of tons by the right conversion factor for the ton type. A metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms, so it’s a simple 1-to-1,000 change.
It depends on which “ton” you mean:
These are three different units that share the name “ton.”
A metric ton is exactly 1,000 kilograms. This is the most common ton-to-kg conversion.
A US ton (short ton) equals 907.18474 kilograms. It’s based on 2,000 pounds.
A UK ton (long ton) equals 1,016.0469088 kilograms. It’s based on 2,240 pounds.
Different regions use different ton units. If someone uses short tons and another uses metric tons, the kilogram result won’t match.
A tonne is the same as a metric ton. In everyday use, “ton” can mean metric, short, or long ton, so it’s best to confirm which one is meant.
Divide kilograms by the correct value for the ton type:
Start by naming the ton type (metric, US, or UK). Then use the matching conversion factor and keep the same unit through the whole calculation.
It depends on the ton type:
Round based on your need:
The Calculate Box tool to convert US tons to kilograms uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a US tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to kilograms.