What is short ton (US)?

A short ton is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States, equal to 2,000 pounds. It is used in industries such as mining, agriculture, and freight transportation.

What is kilogram?

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass. It is used globally as the standard for measuring weight and mass in science, industry, trade, and everyday life.

Worked examples

1 short ton (US) = 907.18474 kilogram

1 kilogram = 1 kilogram

More Mass conversions

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