Convert US tons to pounds

1 US ton = 2,000 pounds · lb = ton × 2,000

ton
Pounds
2,000lb

1 US ton = 2,000 pounds

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from US short tons, used for freight and bulk materials in the US, to pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

US tons to pounds conversion table

Conversion table from US tons to pounds
US tons (ton)Pounds (lb)
1 ton2,000 lb
2 ton4,000 lb
3 ton6,000 lb
5 ton10,000 lb
10 ton20,000 lb
15 ton30,000 lb
20 ton40,000 lb
25 ton50,000 lb
50 ton100,000 lb
75 ton150,000 lb
100 ton200,000 lb
250 ton500,000 lb
500 ton1,000,000 lb
1,000 ton2,000,000 lb

The formula

lb = ton × 2,000

Because 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

Pounds to US tons

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Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a US ton?
There are 2,000 pounds in 1 US ton. The formula is lb = ton × 2,000.
How do you convert US tons to pounds?
Use the formula lb = ton × 2,000. For example, 10 US tons equals 20,000 pounds.
Is the US tons to pounds conversion exact?
Yes. US tons and pounds are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is ton short for?
ton is the standard symbol for US ton (also written as short tons). lb is the symbol for pound.