Pounds to Tons Converter
Convert between pounds and tons - US short tons, metric tonnes, and UK long tons
Weight Conversion Calculator
Imperial unit of weight
1 US ton = 2,000 pounds
1 tonne = 2,204.62 pounds
1 UK ton = 2,240 pounds
Conversion Results
Conversion factors:
- • 1 US short ton = 2,000 pounds
- • 1 metric tonne = 2,204.62262 pounds
- • 1 UK long ton = 2,240 pounds
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Common Pounds to Tons Conversions
| Pounds | US Tons | Metric Tonnes | UK Tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lbs | 0.050 | 0.045 | 0.045 |
| 500 lbs | 0.250 | 0.227 | 0.223 |
| 1,000 lbs | 0.500 | 0.454 | 0.446 |
| 2,000 lbs | 1.000 | 0.907 | 0.893 |
| 2,204.62 lbs | 1.102 | 1.000 | 0.984 |
| 2,240 lbs | 1.120 | 1.016 | 1.000 |
| 5,000 lbs | 2.500 | 2.268 | 2.232 |
| 10,000 lbs | 5.000 | 4.536 | 4.464 |
Quick Reference
Types of Tons
US Short Ton
- • Standard in United States
- • Commerce and trade
- • Vehicle weights
- • 2,000 pounds exactly
Metric Tonne
- • Used worldwide
- • Scientific measurements
- • International shipping
- • Equals 1,000 kilograms
UK Long Ton
- • British imperial system
- • Maritime industry
- • Historical contexts
- • Also called "imperial ton"
Conversion Tips
US ton is most common in American commerce and industry
Metric tonne is standard for international trade and science
Always specify which ton type to avoid confusion
UK long ton is 12% heavier than US short ton
Metric tonne is approximately 10% heavier than US ton
Understanding Pounds and Tons
What is a Pound?
The pound (lb or lbs) is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems. It's one of the most widely used units for everyday weight measurements in the United States. The international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Common Pound Applications
- •Body weight and personal measurements
- •Food and ingredient quantities
- •Package and parcel weights
- •Retail goods and commodities
Types of Tons Explained
A "ton" can refer to different weight measurements depending on the system used. This can cause confusion in international commerce, which is why it's crucial to specify which type of ton you're using.
Conversion Formulas
US Tons: tons = pounds ÷ 2,000
Metric Tonnes: tonnes = pounds ÷ 2,204.62262
UK Tons: tons = pounds ÷ 2,240
Important: In everyday US usage, "ton" almost always refers to the short ton (2,000 lbs). Always clarify the ton type in international contexts.
Practical Examples
Small Vehicle
Compact car weight: 3,000 lbs
- • US tons: 1.5 tons
- • Metric: 1.361 tonnes
- • UK tons: 1.339 tons
Pickup Truck
Full-size truck: 6,000 lbs
- • US tons: 3.0 tons
- • Metric: 2.722 tonnes
- • UK tons: 2.679 tons
Shipping Container
Max load: 44,000 lbs
- • US tons: 22.0 tons
- • Metric: 19.958 tonnes
- • UK tons: 19.643 tons