Converting from Kilogram (kg) to Ton, short (sh tn)

What is Kilogram (kg)

• Kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium standard kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

What is Ton, short (sh tn)

• Ton, short (sh tn) is a unit of weight which is equal to 2000 pounds in the United States and a few other countries. It is commonly used in the United States when referring to large weights such as those of trucks and ships.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert Kilogram (kg) to Ton, short (sh tn), you can use the formula:

Ton, short (sh tn)=Kilogram (kg)×0.001102311

• To convert Ton, short (sh tn) to Kilogram (kg), you can use the formula:

Kilogram (kg)=Ton, short (sh tn)×907.1847

Examples

• 12 Kilograms (kg) is equal to 0.01322774 Ton, short (sh tn)
• 13 Kilograms (kg) is equal to 0.01433005 Ton, short (sh tn)
• 15 Kilograms (kg) is equal to 0.01653467 Ton, short (sh tn)

Use this page to perform converting from Kilogram (kg) to Ton, short (sh tn) and vice versa for your convenience.