Convert us ton to kilogram
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22679 kilograms 618.5 grams
How to Convert US ton to Kilogram
Converting us ton to kilogram is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
kg = ton × 907.18474Reverse conversion: Convert kilogram to us ton
Comparison: Ton-us vs Kilogram
When to Use Each Unit
Ton-us: Standard large mass unit in the United States for shipping, construction, and industrial applications.
Kilogram: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 US ton = 2,000 lb
- 1 US ton ≈ 907 kg
- 1 US ton ≈ 0.907 tonnes
- 1 US ton ≈ 0.893 UK tons
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
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