Converting from Carat (kt) to Ton, short (sh tn) in Weight

What is Carat (kt)

Carat (kt) is a unit of weight commonly used for gemstones, where one carat is equal to 200 milligrams. It is often used to measure the weight of diamonds and other precious stones.

What is Ton, short (sh tn)

Ton, short (sh tn), is a unit of weight used to measure large quantities. One short ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms. It is commonly used in the United States.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Carat (kt) to Ton, short (sh tn), you can use the following conversion formulas:

Ton, short (sh tn)=Carat (kt)×0.0000002261905

Carat (kt)=Ton, short (sh tn)×4421053

Examples

1. Converting 10 Carats to Tons (short):

   • 10 kt=10×0.0000002261905 sh tn=0.000002261905 sh tn

2. Converting 13 Tons (short) to Carats:

   • 13 sh tn=13×4421053 kt=57473680 kt

3. Other conversions can be calculated using the given conversion rates.

Use these formulas to easily convert weights between Carat (kt) and Ton, short (sh tn). It provides a quick and convenient way to handle weight measurements in these units.