How to Use the Converter
- Find the row for the quantity: length, mass, bulk mass, temperature, stress or pressure.
- Type the value in the box for the unit you have. The other box in the row shows the converted value, rounded to three decimal places.
- To convert the other way, type in the second box instead; each row works in both directions.
- Copy the converted figure into your offer, packing list or enquiry, and state the unit next to it.
Bulk mass uses metric tonnes and pounds. For short tons and long tons, use the multipliers in the quick reference table below.
Quick Reference
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| millimetres | inches | 0.03937 |
| inches | millimetres | 25.4 |
| kilograms | pounds | 2.20462 |
| metric tonnes | pounds | 2,204.62 |
| metric tonnes | short tons (US) | 1.10231 |
| metric tonnes | long tons (UK) | 0.98421 |
| MPa | ksi | 0.14504 |
| bar | psi | 14.5038 |
| g/cm³ | lb/in³ | 0.036127 |
Temperature: °F = °C × 9 ÷ 5 + 32. For example, 1,000 °C is 1,832 °F.
Why Units Matter in Scrap Trade
Buyers in North America usually quote in pounds and short tons; most other markets use kilograms and metric tonnes. Confusing short, long and metric tons changes a lot’s weight by up to about 10%, so always state the unit on offers, packing lists and invoices.
FAQ
What units does the converter cover?
Millimetres and inches, kilograms and pounds, tonnes and pounds, Celsius and Fahrenheit, megapascals and ksi, and bar and psi.
How do I convert metric tonnes to short tons?
Multiply metric tonnes by 1.10231 to get US short tons, or by 0.98421 to get UK long tons. A 20-tonne container load is about 22.05 short tons or 19.68 long tons.
How do I convert MPa to ksi on a mill certificate?
Multiply megapascals by 0.14504. A tensile strength of 690 MPa is about 100 ksi. Type the MPa value in the stress row and the ksi value appears next to it.
Why does the unit matter when selling scrap?
A short ton is about 907 kg and a metric tonne 1,000 kg, so an offer quoted per ton without the unit can be read about 10% differently by each side. Always write the unit on offers, packing lists and invoices.
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