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If we want to calculate how many Short Tons are 5000 Metric Tons we have to multiply 5000 by 50000000 and divide the product by 45359237. So for 5000 we have: (5000 × 50000000) ÷ 45359237 = 250000000000 ÷ 45359237 = 5511.5565546219 Short Tons
So finally 5000 metric ton = 5511.5565546219 short ton
