Convert Pounds to US tons
1 pound = 0.0005 US tons · ton = lb ÷ 2,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries, to US short tons, used for freight and bulk materials in the US. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Pounds to US tons conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| 15 lb | 0.0075 ton |
| 20 lb | 0.01 ton |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 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 |
The formula
ton = lb ÷ 2,000Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many US tons are in a pound?
- There are 0.0005 US tons in 1 pound. The formula is ton = lb ÷ 2,000.
- How do you convert pounds to US tons?
- Use the formula ton = lb ÷ 2,000. For example, 10 pounds equals 0.005 US tons.
- Is the pounds to US tons conversion exact?
- Yes. Pounds and US tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is lb short for?
- lb is the standard symbol for pound (also written as lbs). ton is the symbol for US ton.