Pounds to Metric Tons
Convert pounds (lb) to metric tons (t). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert pounds to metric tons
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237.
Example
Convert 50 pounds to metric tons:
Pound to metric ton conversion chart
| Pounds (lb) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 10 lb | 0.004535924 t |
| 20 lb | 0.009071847 t |
| 30 lb | 0.01360777 t |
| 40 lb | 0.01814369 t |
| 50 lb | 0.02267962 t |
| 60 lb | 0.02721554 t |
| 70 lb | 0.03175147 t |
| 80 lb | 0.03628739 t |
| 90 lb | 0.04082331 t |
| 100 lb | 0.04535924 t |
| 120 lb | 0.05443108 t |
| 150 lb | 0.06803886 t |
| 200 lb | 0.09071847 t |
| 250 lb | 0.1133981 t |
| 300 lb | 0.1360777 t |
| 400 lb | 0.1814369 t |
| 500 lb | 0.2267962 t |
| 600 lb | 0.2721554 t |
| 700 lb | 0.3175147 t |
| 750 lb | 0.3401943 t |
| 800 lb | 0.3628739 t |
| 900 lb | 0.4082331 t |
| 1,000 lb | 0.4535924 t |
| 1,500 lb | 0.6803886 t |
| 2,000 lb | 0.9071847 t |
| 2,500 lb | 1.133981 t |
| 5,000 lb | 2.267962 t |
| 10,000 lb | 4.535924 t |
Going the other way? See the metric tons to pounds chart.
About the units
Pound (lb)
The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, defined in 1959. A pound is 16 ounces.
Metric Ton (t)
A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms, a little more than 2,204 pounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in a pound?
There are 0.00045359237 metric tons in a pound.
How many pounds are in a metric ton?
There are 2,204.622622 pounds in a metric ton.
How do you convert pounds to metric tons?
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237.
What is 50 pounds in metric tons?
50 pounds equals 0.0226796 metric tons.
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