How to convert US tons to kilograms
One US ton equals 907.185 kilograms, so multiply the number of US tons by 907.185:
kg = ton × 907.185
ton = kg ÷ 907.185 (1 kg = 0.001102 ton)
Example: 2 ton → 2 × 907.185 = 1,814.37 kg.
Going the other way, divide by 907.185, or multiply by 0.001102.
Everyday values
| US tons | Kilograms | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ton | 907.185 kg | one US ton (2,000 lb) |
| 2 ton | 1,814.37 kg | a pickup truck, roughly |
| 10 ton | 9,071.85 kg | 10 tons |
| 40 ton | 36,287.4 kg | 40 tons |
When you need this conversion
In the US, "ton" usually means the short ton of 2,000 pounds, or 907.18 kg. Pickup payload and towing ratings, bridge weight limits and air-conditioner sizes (a different "ton", see the refrigeration ton converter) all use the word.
US ton to kilogram conversion table
| ton | kg | ton | kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ton | 453.592 kg | 6.5 ton | 5,896.7 kg |
| 1 ton | 907.185 kg | 7 ton | 6,350.29 kg |
| 1.5 ton | 1,360.78 kg | 7.5 ton | 6,803.89 kg |
| 2 ton | 1,814.37 kg | 8 ton | 7,257.48 kg |
| 2.5 ton | 2,267.96 kg | 8.5 ton | 7,711.07 kg |
| 3 ton | 2,721.55 kg | 9 ton | 8,164.66 kg |
| 3.5 ton | 3,175.15 kg | 9.5 ton | 8,618.26 kg |
| 4 ton | 3,628.74 kg | 10 ton | 9,071.85 kg |
| 4.5 ton | 4,082.33 kg | 10.5 ton | 9,525.44 kg |
| 5 ton | 4,535.92 kg | 11 ton | 9,979.03 kg |
| 5.5 ton | 4,989.52 kg | 11.5 ton | 10,432.6 kg |
| 6 ton | 5,443.11 kg | 12 ton | 10,886.2 kg |
About the units
- US ton (ton): the short ton of 2,000 pounds, exactly 907.18474 kg.
- Kilogram (kg): the SI base unit of mass, defined through the Planck constant since 2019.
Both are units of weight (mass). The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in one US ton?
One US ton is 907.185 kilograms. One kilogram is 0.001102 US tons.
How do I convert US tons to kilograms?
Multiply the value in US tons by 907.185. To go back, divide by 907.185.
What is 2 ton in kilograms?
2 ton = 1,814.37 kg.
What is 10 ton in kilograms?
10 ton = 9,071.85 kg.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.