1 short ton =
55.382 poods
1 pood =
0.0180564 short tons
Formula
pood = ton (US) × 55.382
Handy values
5 ton (US) = 276.91 pood · 10 ton (US) = 553.82 pood · 100 ton (US) = 5,538.2 pood
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⚡ US Tons (Short) to Poods (Russia): the quick answer
1 ton (US) = 55.382 pood
1 short ton equals 55.382 poods
To convert short tons to poods, multiply the value by 55.382.
To go the other way, multiply poods by 0.0180564 to get short tons.
↔ Convert poods to short tons instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per short ton) ÷ (kilograms per pood).
📊 US Tons (Short) to Poods (Russia) conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Short ton (ton (US)). The US (short) ton is 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg).
Pood (pood). The Russian pood is 40 funt (16.38 kg), still used for kettlebells. Used in: Europe — Russia.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many poods are in one short ton?
There are 55.382 poods in one short ton.
How do I convert short tons to poods?
Multiply the number of short tons by 55.382. For example, 10 short tons equal 553.82 poods.
How many short tons are in one pood?
One pood equals 0.0180564 short tons.
How many poods is 12 short tons?
664.584 poods. Other common values: 5 short tons = 276.91 poods and 100 short tons = 5,538.2 poods.
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