lbs to Long Tons Converter

How to convert pounds to long tons

FormulaLT = lb × 0.0004464285714

Because one imperial ton equals 2,240 pounds, you can also divide: LT = lb ÷ 2,240.

A pound is smaller than an imperial ton: it takes 2,240 pounds to make one imperial ton.

Worked examples

1 pound1 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.0004464285714 LT
5 pounds5 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.002232142857 LT
10 pounds10 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.004464285714 LT
20 pounds20 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.008928571429 LT
100 pounds100 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.04464285714 LT

Pounds to long tons conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Pounds to long tons: 0.1–10 lb
Pounds (lb)	Long tons (LT)
0.1 lb	0.000044642857 LT
0.25 lb	0.00011160714 LT
0.5 lb	0.00022321429 LT
1 lb	0.00044642857 LT
2 lb	0.00089285714 LT
3 lb	0.0013392857 LT
4 lb	0.0017857143 LT
5 lb	0.0022321429 LT
6 lb	0.0026785714 LT
7 lb	0.003125 LT
8 lb	0.0035714286 LT
9 lb	0.0040178571 LT
10 lb	0.0044642857 LT

Pounds to long tons: 12–1,000 lb
Pounds (lb)	Long tons (LT)
12 lb	0.0053571429 LT
15 lb	0.0066964286 LT
20 lb	0.0089285714 LT
25 lb	0.011160714 LT
30 lb	0.013392857 LT
40 lb	0.017857143 LT
50 lb	0.022321429 LT
75 lb	0.033482143 LT
100 lb	0.044642857 LT
250 lb	0.11160714 LT
500 lb	0.22321429 LT
1,000 lb	0.44642857 LT

About the units

Pound (lb)

The avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg, divided into 16 ounces. The standard US unit for body weight and groceries.

Imperial ton (LT)

2,240 lb (1,016.0469088 kg), historically used in the UK. One imperial ton equals 1,016.046909 kilograms (kg).

Frequently asked questions

How many long tons are in one pound?

There are 0.0004464285714 long tons in one pound, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert pounds to long tons?

Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0004464285714. For example, 10 lb × 0.0004464285714 = 0.004464285714 LT.

How many pounds are in one imperial ton?

One imperial ton equals 2,240 pounds. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0004464285714.

What is 10 pounds in long tons?

10 lb = 0.004464285714 LT.

Is this lb to LT converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.