kg to short ton — convert kilograms to short tons
Exact 1 ÷ 907.18474 = 0.001102311311
1 kilogram in other units
| Milligrams | 1,000,000 | mg |
|---|---|---|
| Grams | 1,000 | g |
| Tonnes | 0.001 | t |
| Grains | 15,432.36 | grain |
| Carats | 5,000 | ct |
| Ounces | 35.273962 | oz |
| Pounds | 2.204623 | lb |
| Stone | 0.15747304 | st |
| Short tons | 0.001102311311 | short ton |
| Long tons | 0.000984206528 | long ton |
kg to short ton at a glance
| Kilograms | Short tons |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.001102311311 short ton |
| 2 kg | 0.002204622622 short ton |
| 3 kg | 0.003306933933 short ton |
| 5 kg | 0.005511556555 short ton |
| 10 kg | 0.01102311 short ton |
| 20 kg | 0.02204623 short ton |
| 25 kg | 0.02755778 short ton |
| 50 kg | 0.05511557 short ton |
| 100 kg | 0.11023113 short ton |
| 250 kg | 0.27557783 short ton |
| 500 kg | 0.55115566 short ton |
| 1,000 kg | 1.102311 short ton |
How to convert kilograms to short tons
Multiply by 0.001102311311 — one kilogram is 0.001102311311 short tons. That factor is exact: it comes from the definition of the units rather than from a measurement, so it will not change and does not need rounding.
Working 1 ÷ 907.18474 = 0.001102311311
What these units are
The kilogram and the short ton are covered in the weight unit guide, along with every other unit on this page.
Questions
How many short tons are in a kilogram?
One kilogram is 0.001102311311 short tons. This figure is exact — it comes from the definition of the unit, not a measurement.
What is 1 kilogram in short tons?
1 kilogram is 0.001102311311 short tons. The working is 1 ÷ 907.18474 = 0.001102311311.
Is a ton the same everywhere?
No, and the gap is wide enough to matter on an invoice. A tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 907.18474 kg. A UK long ton is 1,016.0469088 kg. Shipping quotes that say only "ton" are worth querying.
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Mass is how much matter something contains and does not change. Weight is the force gravity applies to that mass, so it changes with location. Everyday use treats them as one thing, and every unit on this page is really a unit of mass.
Why is the pound exactly 0.45359237 kilograms?
Because the countries still using the pound agreed in 1959 to define it against the kilogram rather than maintain a separate physical standard. The figure is a definition, so it never rounds and never drifts.
How do I read weight in stone and pounds?
One stone is 14 pounds. British body weight is usually given as stone plus a remainder, so 11 st 4 lb means 158 pounds, or about 71.7 kg.