How to convert pounds to US tons
ton = lb × 0.0005Multiply the value in pounds by 0.0005. To go the other way, multiply by 2,000 (or divide by 0.0005).
A pound is smaller than an US ton: it takes 2,000 pounds to make one US ton.
Worked examples
- 1 pound1 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0005 ton
- 5 pounds5 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0025 ton
- 10 pounds10 lb × 0.0005 = 0.005 ton
- 20 pounds20 lb × 0.0005 = 0.01 ton
- 100 pounds100 lb × 0.0005 = 0.05 ton
Pounds to US tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pounds (lb) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb | 0.00005 ton |
| 0.25 lb | 0.000125 ton |
| 0.5 lb | 0.00025 ton |
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 ton |
| 4 lb | 0.002 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 6 lb | 0.003 ton |
| 7 lb | 0.0035 ton |
| 8 lb | 0.004 ton |
| 9 lb | 0.0045 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| Pounds (lb) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 12 lb | 0.006 ton |
| 15 lb | 0.0075 ton |
| 20 lb | 0.01 ton |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 ton |
| 30 lb | 0.015 ton |
| 40 lb | 0.02 ton |
| 50 lb | 0.025 ton |
| 75 lb | 0.0375 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton |
| 250 lb | 0.125 ton |
| 500 lb | 0.25 ton |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 ton |
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.
US ton (ton)
2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The usual meaning of “ton” in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many US tons are in one pound?
There are 0.0005 US tons in one pound, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pounds to US tons?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005. For example, 10 lb × 0.0005 = 0.005 ton.
How many pounds are in one US ton?
One US ton equals 2,000 pounds. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0005.
What is 10 pounds in US tons?
10 lb = 0.005 ton.
Is this lb to ton 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.