Convert US Ton to Pound
Use this free converter to change us tons (ton) into pounds (lb). Us ton and pound both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 ton equals 2000 lb, and 1 lb equals 0.0005 ton.
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Pound (lb)
2000
1 ton = 2000 lb
Weight & Mass conversion table
| US Ton | Pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 20 |
| 0.1 | 200 |
| 0.5 | 1000 |
| 1 | 2000 |
| 2 | 4000 |
| 3 | 6000 |
| 5 | 10000 |
| 10 | 20000 |
| 20 | 40000 |
| 25 | 50000 |
| 50 | 100000 |
| 100 | 200000 |
| 1,000 | 2000000 |
How to convert US Ton to Pound
Multiply the us ton value by 2000 to get pounds.
- Enter the number of us tons you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pounds.
- Worked example: 15 ton × 2000 = 30000 lb.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound to us ton).
About these units
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.
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 us ton?
There are 2000 lb in 1 ton. To convert, multiply the number of us tons by 2000.
How do I convert us tons to pounds?
Multiply the us ton value by 2000 to get pounds. For example, 10 ton = 20000 lb.
Is this us 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 US Ton to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 US Ton equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 907.18474 kg |
| Gram (g) | 907184.74 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 907184740 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 907184740000 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.90718474 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2000 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 32000 oz |
| Stone (st) | 142.85714 st |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.89285714 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 4535923.7 ct |