Kilograms to Short Tons - Convert kg to short ton

Kilograms (kg) Conversion

The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the SI system (and MKS version of the metric system) which is defined as equal to the mass of the standard physical object, which is under the custody of the custody of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). It was originally described as the mass of one cubic decimeter (or liter) of pure water.

Short Tons (short ton) Conversion

The short ton is another name for the US ton, equal to 2000 pounds or 907.18474 kg. It is referred to simply as a ton and is rarely used in other countries.