How to convert US tons to pounds
lb = ton × 2,000Multiply the value in US tons by 2,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0005 (or divide by 2,000).
An US ton is larger than a pound: one US ton contains 2,000 pounds.
Worked examples
- 1 US ton (short ton)1 ton × 2,000 = 2,000 lb
- 5 US tons5 ton × 2,000 = 10,000 lb
- 10 US tons10 ton × 2,000 = 20,000 lb
- 20 US tons20 ton × 2,000 = 40,000 lb
- 100 US tons100 ton × 2,000 = 200,000 lb
US tons to pounds conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| US tons (ton) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ton | 200 lb |
| 0.25 ton | 500 lb |
| 0.5 ton | 1,000 lb |
| 1 ton | 2,000 lb |
| 2 ton | 4,000 lb |
| 3 ton | 6,000 lb |
| 4 ton | 8,000 lb |
| 5 ton | 10,000 lb |
| 6 ton | 12,000 lb |
| 7 ton | 14,000 lb |
| 8 ton | 16,000 lb |
| 9 ton | 18,000 lb |
| 10 ton | 20,000 lb |
| US tons (ton) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 12 ton | 24,000 lb |
| 15 ton | 30,000 lb |
| 20 ton | 40,000 lb |
| 25 ton | 50,000 lb |
| 30 ton | 60,000 lb |
| 40 ton | 80,000 lb |
| 50 ton | 100,000 lb |
| 75 ton | 150,000 lb |
| 100 ton | 200,000 lb |
| 250 ton | 500,000 lb |
| 500 ton | 1,000,000 lb |
| 1,000 ton | 2,000,000 lb |
About the units
US ton (ton)
2,000 lb (907.18474 kg). The usual meaning of “ton” in the United States.
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 US ton?
There are 2,000 pounds in one US ton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert US tons to pounds?
Multiply the number of US tons by 2,000. For example, 10 ton × 2,000 = 20,000 lb.
How many US tons are in one pound?
One pound equals 0.0005 US tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 2,000.
What is 10 US tons in pounds?
10 ton = 20,000 lb.
Is this ton 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.