Pounds to Tons (US)
Convert pounds (lb) to tons (US) (ton). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
1 pound equals0.0005 ton
1 ton (US) equals2,000 lb
Formulaton = lb × 0.0005
How to convert pounds to tons (US)
To convert pounds to tons (US), multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005.
ton = lb × 0.0005
Example
Convert 50 pounds to tons (US):
50 lb × 0.0005 = 0.025 ton
Pound to ton (US) conversion chart
| Pounds (lb) | Tons (US) (ton) |
|---|---|
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| 20 lb | 0.01 ton |
| 30 lb | 0.015 ton |
| 40 lb | 0.02 ton |
| 50 lb | 0.025 ton |
| 60 lb | 0.03 ton |
| 70 lb | 0.035 ton |
| 80 lb | 0.04 ton |
| 90 lb | 0.045 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton |
| 120 lb | 0.06 ton |
| 150 lb | 0.075 ton |
| 200 lb | 0.1 ton |
| 250 lb | 0.125 ton |
| 300 lb | 0.15 ton |
| 400 lb | 0.2 ton |
| 500 lb | 0.25 ton |
| 600 lb | 0.3 ton |
| 700 lb | 0.35 ton |
| 750 lb | 0.375 ton |
| 800 lb | 0.4 ton |
| 900 lb | 0.45 ton |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 ton |
| 1,500 lb | 0.75 ton |
| 2,000 lb | 1 ton |
| 2,500 lb | 1.25 ton |
| 5,000 lb | 2.5 ton |
| 10,000 lb | 5 ton |
Going the other way? See the tons (US) 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.
Ton (US) (ton)
The US ton, or short ton, is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.
Frequently asked questions
How many tons (US) are in a pound?
There are 0.0005 tons (US) in a pound.
How many pounds are in a ton (US)?
There are 2,000 pounds in a ton (US).
How do you convert pounds to tons (US)?
To convert pounds to tons (US), multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005.
What is 50 pounds in tons (US)?
50 pounds equals 0.025 tons (US).
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