Kilograms to US Tons Converter

To convert a measurement in kilograms to us tons, multiply the value by 0.001102311311. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.

For example, to convert 5 kg to us tons: 5 × 0.001102311311 = 0.005511556555 ton.

A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, equal to 1,000 grams or approximately 2.205 pounds. Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water, the kilogram was fixed by a platinum-iridium cylinder from 1889 until 2019, when it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant. It is the only SI base unit whose name carries a prefix.

Common uses of kilograms include: Body weight in most countries; Grocery and produce pricing (price per kg); Shipping and freight weight; Scientific and laboratory mass measurements.

A US ton (short ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.18 kilograms. The short ton is the standard 'ton' in the United States, defined as 2,000 pounds. It is lighter than both the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the British long ton (2,240 pounds).

Common uses of us tons include: Freight and shipping weights in the US; Air conditioning capacity (tons of cooling); Bulk material sales (gravel, coal, steel) in the US; Vehicle and equipment weight ratings.

Here are some common values converted:

1 kg = 0.001102311311 ton 5 kg = 0.005511556555 ton 10 kg = 0.011023113109 ton 50 kg = 0.055115565546 ton 100 kg = 0.110231131092 ton