Convert Pound to US Ton
Use this free converter to change pounds (lb) into us tons (ton). Pound and us ton both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 lb equals 0.0005 ton, and 1 ton equals 2000 lb.
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US Ton (ton)
0.0005
1 lb = 0.0005 ton
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Pound | US Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000005 |
| 0.1 | 0.00005 |
| 0.5 | 0.00025 |
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.0125 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 1,000 | 0.5 |
How to convert Pound to US Ton
Multiply the pound value by 0.0005 to get us tons.
- Enter the number of pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in us tons.
- Worked example: 15 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0075 ton.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (us 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.
US Ton (ton)
- Definition
- A US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 pounds, or about 907.18 kilograms.
- History
- It became the standard "ton" in the United States as the country adopted the avoirdupois pound.
- Current use
- Short tons measure freight, mining output, and bulk goods in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many us tons are in a pound?
There are 0.0005 ton in 1 lb. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005.
How do I convert pounds to us tons?
Multiply the pound value by 0.0005 to get us tons. For example, 10 lb = 0.005 ton.
Is this pound-to-us 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 |