1 metric ton (mt) equals approximately 1.10231 US tons (ton).
The metric ton (mt), also called tonne, is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. When converting metric tons to US tons, the difference in measurement standards causes the value to change slightly. Hence, 1 mt is about 1.10231 ton because 1 US ton equals 907.18474 kilograms, less than 1,000 kilograms in a metric ton.
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Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from metric tons to US tons is based on the relationship between kilograms and pounds. One metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. Since 1 US ton equals 2,000 pounds, and 1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds, the formula becomes:
ton = mt × 1,000 kg × (2.20462 lb/kg) ÷ 2,000 lb/ton
This simplifies to:
ton = mt × 1.10231
That means to convert metric tons to tons, multiply the metric tons by 1.10231. For example, converting 1 mt:
- 1 mt = 1 × 1.10231 = 1.10231 ton
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 mt to ton:
- Multiply 5 by 1.10231
- 5 × 1.10231 = 5.51155 ton
- So, 5 mt equals 5.51155 ton
- Convert 12.3 mt to ton:
- Multiply 12.3 by 1.10231
- 12.3 × 1.10231 = 13.56341 ton
- Therefore, 12.3 mt equals about 13.56341 ton
- Convert 0.75 mt to ton:
- Multiply 0.75 by 1.10231
- 0.75 × 1.10231 = 0.82673 ton
- So, 0.75 mt is equal to 0.82673 ton
- Convert 20 mt to ton:
- Multiply 20 by 1.10231
- 20 × 1.10231 = 22.0462 ton
- Hence, 20 mt equals 22.0462 ton
- Convert 3.5 mt to ton:
- Multiply 3.5 by 1.10231
- 3.5 × 1.10231 = 3.85708 ton
- Therefore, 3.5 mt equals 3.85708 ton
Conversion Chart
This chart shows values from -24.0 metric tons to 26.0 metric tons converted to tons. Negative values are included for cases like weight loss or debt in mass. To use the chart, find the metric ton value in the left column and read its equivalent ton value in the right column.
| Metric Tons (mt) | Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -26.4554 |
| -20.0 | -22.0462 |
| -15.0 | -16.5347 |
| -10.0 | -11.0231 |
| -5.0 | -5.51155 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 1.10231 |
| 2.0 | 2.20462 |
| 5.0 | 5.51155 |
| 10.0 | 11.0231 |
| 15.0 | 16.5347 |
| 20.0 | 22.0462 |
| 25.0 | 27.5578 |
| 26.0 | 28.6601 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many US tons are there in 1 metric ton?
- What is the difference between 1 mt and 1 ton?
- Is 1 metric ton heavier than 1 US ton?
- How to convert 1 mt to tons without a calculator?
- What is 1 mt in short tons and long tons?
- Why does 1 metric ton not equal exactly 1 ton?
- Can 1 mt be converted directly to tons by multiplying?
Conversion Definitions
Metric Ton (mt): The metric ton, or tonne, is a unit of mass equal to exactly 1,000 kilograms, used widely across the world for measuring large quantities. It is part of the metric system and differs from the US ton by being slightly heavier, based on kilograms instead of pounds.
Ton (ton): In the United States, a ton commonly means the short ton, which equals 2,000 pounds or about 907.18474 kilograms. It is a measure of mass used in US customary units, different from the metric ton and the British long ton.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 metric ton not equal to 1 ton?
Because the metric ton (tonne) is based on the metric system, it equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. The US ton, or short ton, equals 2,000 pounds, which is about 907.18474 kilograms. Since 1,000 kg is heavier than 907.18474 kg, 1 mt is about 1.10231 tons, not exactly 1.
Can I use the same conversion factor for long tons?
No, long tons differ from both metric tons and short tons. One long ton equals 2,240 pounds, roughly 1,016.05 kilograms. To convert metric tons to long tons, a different factor (approximately 0.9842) is used, so using 1.10231 would be incorrect.
Is the conversion factor always 1.10231?
Yes, for converting metric tons to US short tons, the factor stays constant because it’s based on fixed definitions of kilograms and pounds. Small variations might occur if rounded differently, but 1.10231 is the standard precise value.
Why does the conversion include pounds in the formula?
The US ton is defined by pounds (2,000 pounds). Kilograms and pounds are different units, so to convert metric tons (based on kilograms) to US tons (based on pounds), you must convert kilograms to pounds first, then divide by pounds per ton.
Can negative metric tons be converted to tons?
Yes, negative values represent negative mass or weight loss scenarios. The conversion formula applies the same way, multiplying by 1.10231, preserving the sign. So negative metric tons convert to negative tons accordingly.