Convert 550 Tons to Metric Tons
How heavy is 550 tons? How much does 550 tons weigh in metric tons? 550 tons to t conversion.
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550 Short Tons ≈
498.95161 Metric Tons
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Result in Plain English
550 tons is equal to about 499 metric tons.
In Scientific Notation
550 tons
= 5.5 x 102 tons
≈ 4.98952 x 102 metric tons
Tons
A ton, also referred to as a short ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. It is commonly used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric ton, or "tonne".Abbreviation: tn
Metric Tons
A metric ton, or tonne, is a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in most countries, except the United States, where the short ton is used instead.Abbreviation: t