Convert lbs to us tons

Pounds to US tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the lbs to us tons chart further down the page.

1 lb = 0.0005 ton

1 pound equals 0.0005 US tons. Going the other way, 1 US ton = 2,000 pounds.

How to convert lbs to us tons

To convert pounds to US tons, multiply the pound value by 0.0005. You can also divide by 2000 to get the same answer.

ton = lb × 0.0005

Worked example

Convert 15 lb to US tons:

15 lb = 0.0075 ton

lbs to us tons conversion chart

Use this lbs to us tons table for quick reference without typing anything.

lbs to us tons conversion table
pounds (lb)	US tons (ton)
0.01 lb	0.000005 ton
0.1 lb	0.00005 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
20 lb	0.01 ton
50 lb	0.025 ton
100 lb	0.05 ton
1,000 lb	0.5 ton

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 an US ton?

The US ton, or short ton, is 2,000 pounds — about 907.18 kilograms. It is the ton used in American freight and construction.

Frequently asked questions

How many us tons are in a pound?

1 lbs equals 0.0005 us tons. Going the other way, 1 us tons is 2,000 lbs.

How do you convert lbs to us tons?

To convert pounds to US tons, multiply the pound value by 0.0005. You can also divide by 2000 to get the same answer.

What is 10 lbs in us tons?

10 lbs equals 0.005 us tons. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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