1 pood =
0.0180564 short tons
1 short ton =
55.382 poods
Formula
ton (US) = pood × 0.0180564
Handy values
5 pood = 0.090282 ton (US) · 10 pood = 0.180564 ton (US) · 100 pood = 1.80564 ton (US)
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⚡ Poods (Russia) to US Tons (Short): the quick answer
1 pood = 0.0180564 ton (US)
1 pood equals 0.0180564 short tons
To convert poods to short tons, multiply the value by 0.0180564.
To go the other way, multiply short tons by 55.382 to get poods.
↔ Convert short tons to poods instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per pood) ÷ (kilograms per short ton).
📊 Poods (Russia) to US Tons (Short) conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Pood (pood). The Russian pood is 40 funt (16.38 kg), still used for kettlebells. Used in: Europe — Russia.
Short ton (ton (US)). The US (short) ton is 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg).
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in one pood?
There are 0.0180564 short tons in one pood.
How do I convert poods to short tons?
Multiply the number of poods by 0.0180564. For example, 10 poods equal 0.180564 short tons.
How many poods are in one short ton?
One short ton equals 55.382 poods.
How many short tons is 12 poods?
0.216677 short tons. Other common values: 5 poods = 0.090282 short tons and 100 poods = 1.80564 short tons.
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