Convert lbs to tonnes
Pounds to metric tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the lbs to tonnes chart further down the page.
1 pound equals 0.00045359237 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 2,204.622622 pounds.
How to convert lbs to tonnes
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the pound value by 0.00045359237. You can also divide by 2204.622622 to get the same answer.
t = lb × 0.00045359237
Worked example
Convert 15 lb to metric tons:
15 lb = 0.00680388555 t
lbs to tonnes conversion chart
Use this lbs to tonnes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| pounds (lb) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb | 0.0000045359237 t |
| 0.1 lb | 0.000045359237 t |
| 1 lb | 0.00045359237 t |
| 2 lb | 0.00090718474 t |
| 3 lb | 0.00136077711 t |
| 5 lb | 0.00226796185 t |
| 10 lb | 0.0045359237 t |
| 20 lb | 0.0090718474 t |
| 50 lb | 0.0226796185 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359237 t |
| 1,000 lb | 0.45359237 t |
What is a pound?
The international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit of body weight and grocery weight in the United States.
What is a metric ton?
The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes are in a pound?
1 lbs equals 0.00045359237 tonnes. Going the other way, 1 tonnes is 2,204.622622 lbs.
How do you convert lbs to tonnes?
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the pound value by 0.00045359237. You can also divide by 2204.622622 to get the same answer.
What is 10 lbs in tonnes?
10 lbs equals 0.0045359237 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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