Convert Pound to Metric Ton
Use this free converter to change pounds (lb) into metric tons (t). Pound and metric ton both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 lb equals 0.00045359237 t, and 1 t equals 2204.6226 lb.
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Metric Ton (t)
0.00045359237
1 lb = 0.00045359237 t
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Pound | Metric Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000045359237 |
| 0.1 | 0.000045359237 |
| 0.5 | 0.00022679619 |
| 1 | 0.00045359237 |
| 2 | 0.00090718474 |
| 3 | 0.0013607771 |
| 5 | 0.0022679619 |
| 10 | 0.0045359237 |
| 20 | 0.0090718474 |
| 25 | 0.011339809 |
| 50 | 0.022679619 |
| 100 | 0.045359237 |
| 1,000 | 0.45359237 |
How to convert Pound to Metric Ton
Multiply the pound value by 0.00045359237 to get metric tons.
- Enter the number of pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in metric tons.
- Worked example: 15 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.0068038856 t.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (metric ton to pound).
About these units
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.
Metric Ton (t)
- Definition
- A metric ton or tonne (t) equals 1,000 kilograms and is the metric unit for large masses.
- History
- It was adopted with the metric system as a convenient multiple of the kilogram.
- Current use
- Metric tons quantify cargo, industrial materials, vehicle weights, and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in a pound?
There are 0.00045359237 t in 1 lb. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237.
How do I convert pounds to metric tons?
Multiply the pound value by 0.00045359237 to get metric tons. For example, 10 lb = 0.0045359237 t.
Is this pound-to-metric ton 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 Pound to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Pound equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 0.45359237 kg |
| Gram (g) | 453.59237 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 453592.37 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 453592370 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.00045359237 t |
| Ounce (oz) | 16 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.071428571 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0005 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00044642857 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 2267.9619 ct |