Convert kilogram to us ton
Enter the value to convert from kilogram to us ton.
How to Convert Kilogram to US ton
Converting kilogram to us ton is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
ton = kg ÷ 907.18474Reverse conversion: Convert us ton to kilogram
Comparison: Kilogram vs Ton-us
When to Use Each Unit
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Ton-us: Standard large mass unit in the United States for shipping, construction, and industrial applications.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- 1 kg ≈ 2.205 lb
- 1 kg ≈ 35.27 oz
- 1 kg ≈ 0.157 stone
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg
About US
Definition: The US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 pounds or approximately 907 kilograms, used in the United States.
History: Developed in the United States as a convenient round number (2,000 pounds) for commercial transactions.
Current Use: Standard large mass unit in the United States for shipping, construction, and industrial applications.
Examples: Truck payload: 1-10 US tons, construction materials: priced per ton, large machinery: 5-100 tons