so that：因此。in order to：為了。in order to可以用在句首或句中；so that引導的目的狀語從句不能置于句首。

in order to和so that的區別有哪些

in order to和so that用法不同、意思不同、接法不同。
用法不同：in order to可以用在句首或句中；so that引導的目的狀語從句不能置于句首。
意思不同：so that是因此的意思；In order to是為了的意思。
接法不同：so that引導目的狀語從句，接的是完整的句子；in order to接不定式動詞。

in order to和so that的區別例句

in order to例句：

1、Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.

雙方會晤以努力解決分歧。

2、Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.

為補償原料成本的增加而提高了價格。

3、They're putting up new hotels in order to boost tourism in the area.

他們正在蓋新旅館以促進該地區的旅游業。

so that例句：

I stood the little girl on a chair so that she could see.

我讓小女孩站到椅子上，好讓她看得見。

She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time.

她賣力地干著，為的是一切能夠及時就序。

I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in.

我把鑰匙給你，你可以自己開門進去。