Kilograms (kg) to Short tons (ST) Conversion
Kilograms
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. From 1889 to 2019, it was defined by the International Prototype of the Kilogram — a physical cylinder of platinum-iridium alloy stored near Paris. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined in terms of Planck's constant (h = 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s), making it the first base unit defined entirely by a fundamental constant of nature. This eliminated the risk of the kilogram gradually changing mass due to contamination of the physical prototype.
Short tons
The short ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.185 kilograms), used primarily in the United States for bulk commodities including coal, grain, and steel. It is the standard ton in US commercial and industrial contexts, and appears frequently in shipping, construction, and manufacturing specifications. The short ton is approximately 10.7% lighter than the metric ton (1,000 kg) and 12.5% lighter than the British long ton (2,240 lb).
| Kilograms (kg) | Short tons (ST) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg | 0.00011 ST |
| 1 kg | 0.0011 ST |
| 2 kg | 0.0022 ST |
| 3 kg | 0.00331 ST |
| 5 kg | 0.00551 ST |
| 10 kg | 0.011 ST |
| 20 kg | 0.022 ST |
| 30 kg | 0.0331 ST |
| 50 kg | 0.0551 ST |
| 100 kg | 0.1102 ST |
| 1000 kg | 1.1023 ST |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many short tons are in 1 kilograms?
1 kilograms (kg) is exactly 0.001102 short tons (ST).
How do I convert kilograms to short tons?
Multiply the value in kilograms by 0.001102 to get the result in short tons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.