Short tons (ST) to Kilograms (kg) Conversion
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
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 (ST) | Kilograms (kg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ST | 90.7185 kg |
| 1 ST | 907.1847 kg |
| 2 ST | 1,814.3695 kg |
| 3 ST | 2,721.5542 kg |
| 5 ST | 4,535.9237 kg |
| 10 ST | 9,071.8474 kg |
| 20 ST | 18,143.6948 kg |
| 30 ST | 27,215.5422 kg |
| 50 ST | 45,359.237 kg |
| 100 ST | 90,718.474 kg |
| 1000 ST | 907,184.74 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many kilograms are in 1 short tons?
1 short tons (ST) is exactly 907.185 kilograms (kg).
How do I convert short tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in short tons by 907.185 to get the result in kilograms. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.