Convert Imperial Ton to Pound
Use this free converter to change imperial tons (long ton) into pounds (lb). Imperial ton and pound both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 long ton equals 2240 lb, and 1 lb equals 0.00044642857 long ton.
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Pound (lb)
2240
1 long ton = 2240 lb
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Imperial Ton | Pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 22.4 |
| 0.1 | 224 |
| 0.5 | 1120 |
| 1 | 2240 |
| 2 | 4480 |
| 3 | 6720 |
| 5 | 11200 |
| 10 | 22400 |
| 20 | 44800 |
| 25 | 56000 |
| 50 | 112000 |
| 100 | 224000 |
| 1,000 | 2240000 |
How to convert Imperial Ton to Pound
Multiply the imperial ton value by 2240 to get pounds.
- Enter the number of imperial tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pounds.
- Worked example: 15 long ton × 2240 = 33600 lb.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound to imperial ton).
About these units
Imperial Ton (long ton)
- Definition
- An imperial ton (long ton) equals 2,240 pounds, or about 1,016 kilograms.
- History
- The long ton derives from 20 hundredweight of 112 pounds each in the British imperial system.
- Current use
- Long tons appear in UK shipping and in expressing the displacement of ships.
Pound (lb)
- Definition
- A pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, divided into 16 ounces.
- History
- Derived from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation lb), it was standardised internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Pounds are the everyday unit of body and food weight in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a imperial ton?
There are 2240 lb in 1 long ton. To convert, multiply the number of imperial tons by 2240.
How do I convert imperial tons to pounds?
Multiply the imperial ton value by 2240 to get pounds. For example, 10 long ton = 22400 lb.
Is this imperial ton-to-pound converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Imperial Ton to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Imperial Ton equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 1016.0469 kg |
| Gram (g) | 1016046.9 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1016046900 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1.0160e+12 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 1.0160469 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2240 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35840 oz |
| Stone (st) | 160 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 1.12 ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5080234.5 ct |