Long Tons to lbs Converter

How to convert long tons to pounds

Formulalb = LT × 2,240

Multiply the value in long tons by 2,240. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0004464285714 (or divide by 2,240).

An imperial ton is larger than a pound: one imperial ton contains 2,240 pounds.

Worked examples

1 imperial ton (long ton)1 LT × 2,240 = 2,240 lb
5 long tons5 LT × 2,240 = 11,200 lb
10 long tons10 LT × 2,240 = 22,400 lb
20 long tons20 LT × 2,240 = 44,800 lb
100 long tons100 LT × 2,240 = 224,000 lb

Long tons to pounds conversion table

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

Long tons to pounds: 0.1–10 LT
Long tons (LT)	Pounds (lb)
0.1 LT	224 lb
0.25 LT	560 lb
0.5 LT	1,120 lb
1 LT	2,240 lb
2 LT	4,480 lb
3 LT	6,720 lb
4 LT	8,960 lb
5 LT	11,200 lb
6 LT	13,440 lb
7 LT	15,680 lb
8 LT	17,920 lb
9 LT	20,160 lb
10 LT	22,400 lb

Long tons to pounds: 12–1,000 LT
Long tons (LT)	Pounds (lb)
12 LT	26,880 lb
15 LT	33,600 lb
20 LT	44,800 lb
25 LT	56,000 lb
30 LT	67,200 lb
40 LT	89,600 lb
50 LT	112,000 lb
75 LT	168,000 lb
100 LT	224,000 lb
250 LT	560,000 lb
500 LT	1,120,000 lb
1,000 LT	2,240,000 lb

About the units

Imperial ton (LT)

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

Pound (lb)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in one imperial ton?

There are 2,240 pounds in one imperial ton, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert long tons to pounds?

Multiply the number of long tons by 2,240. For example, 10 LT × 2,240 = 22,400 lb.

How many long tons are in one pound?

One pound equals 0.0004464285714 long tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 2,240.

What is 10 long tons in pounds?

10 LT = 22,400 lb.

Is this LT to lb 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.