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Convert Pounds to Tons

Conversion of pounds to tons: Pounds and tons are used to measure the mass. 1 Pound is 0.0005 and 0.000446429 tons in the US Customary Units and British Imperial System. This article will help you to convert pounds to tons.

Pounds

Tons

What is Pound?

A pound is a unit of measurement of mass and weight in the British Imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 16 ounces. It’s denoted by ‘Ib.’

Common Usage:

Used for measuring the weight of dry fruits in a bowl.
Used for measuring the weight of peas in a small vessel.
Used for measuring the weight of seeds in a bowl.

What is Ton?

A ton is a unit of mass or weight in the US Customary Units equivalent to 2000 pounds and it is 2240 pounds in the British Imperial Metric System. It’s denoted by ‘t.’

Common Usage:

Used to measure the weight of vehicles.
Used to measure the weight of coal.
Used to measure the weight of petroleum.

How to convert Pounds to Tons?

To convert pounds to tons, multiply the given value in pounds by 0.0005 and 0.000446429 to get the value in tons in the US Customary Units and British Imperial Systems. As
1 Pound = 0.0005 US Tons
1 Pound = 0.000446429 Imperial Tons

The formula to convert pounds to tons is given below:
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
X lb = X × 0.000446429 Imperial t
where X is the value in pounds.

Examples of the conversion of Pounds to US Tons

Problem 1: Convert 80000 pounds to tons.
Solution 1:

Step 1: The given value is 80000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
Hence,
80000 lb = 80000 × 0.0005 US t
= 40 US t
Therefore, 80000 pounds is 40 US tons.

Problem 2: Convert 10000 pounds to tons.
Solution 2:

Step 1: The given value is 10000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
Hence,
10000 lb = 10000 × 0.0005 US t
= 5 US t
Therefore, 10000 pounds is 5 US tons.

Problem 3: Convert 4000 pounds to tons.
Solution 3:

Step 1: The given value is 4000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
Hence,
4000 lb = 4000 × 0.0005 US t
= 2 US t
Therefore, 4000 pounds is 2 US tons.

Examples of the conversion of Pounds to Imperial Tons

Problem 1: Convert 2000 pounds to tons.
Solution 1:

Step 1: The given value is 2000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.000446429 Imperial t
Hence,
2000 lb = 2000 × 0.000446429 Imperial t
= 0.8928571 Imperial t
Therefore, 2000 pounds is 0.8928571 Imperial tons.

Problem 2: Convert 12000 pounds to tons.
Solution 2:

Step 1: The given value is 12000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.000446429 Imperial t
Hence,
12000 lb = 12000 × 0.000446429 Imperial t
= 5.3571429 Imperial t
Therefore, 12000 pounds is 5.3571429 Imperial tons.

Problem 3: Convert 6000 pounds to tons.
Solution 3:

Step 1: The given value is 6000 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.000446429 Imperial t
Hence,
6000 lb = 6000 × 0.000446429 Imperial t
= 2.678571 Imperial t
Therefore, 6000 pounds is 2.678571 Imperial tons.

Pounds to US Tons conversion table

Pounds (lb)	US Tons (t)	Conversion of Pounds to US Tons (lb to t)
1 pound to US Ton	0.0005 US Tons	1 Pound is 0.0005 US Tons
2 Pounds to US Tons	0.001 US Tons	2 Pounds is 0.001 US Tons
3 Pounds to US Tons	0.0015 US Tons	3 Pounds is 0.0015 US Tons
4 Pounds to US Tons	0.002 US Tons	4 Pounds is 0.002 US Tons
5 Pounds to US Tons	0.0025 US Tons	5 Pounds is 0.0025 US Tons
6 Pounds to US Tons	0.003 US Tons	6 Pounds is 0.003 US Tons
7 Pounds to US Tons	0.0035 US Tons	7 Pounds is 0.0035 US Tons
8 Pounds to US Tons	0.004 US Tons	8 Pounds is 0.004 US Tons
9 Pounds to US Tons	0.0045 US Tons	9 Pounds is 0.0045 US Tons
10 Pounds to US Tons	0.005 US Tons	10 Pounds is 0.005 US Tons
11 Pounds to US Tons	0.0055 US Tons	11 Pounds is 0.0055 US Tons
12 Pounds to US Tons	0.006 US Tons	12 Pounds is 0.006 US Tons
13 Pounds to US Tons	0.0065 US Tons	13 Pounds is 0.0065 US Tons
14 Pounds to US Tons	0.007 US Tons	14 Pounds is 0.007 US Tons
15 Pounds to US Tons	0.0075 US Tons	15 Pounds is 0.0075 US Tons
16 Pounds to US Tons	0.008 US Tons	16 Pounds is 0.008 US Tons
17 Pounds to US Tons	0.0085 US Tons	17 Pounds is 0.0085 US Tons
18 Pounds to US Tons	0.009 US Tons	18 Pounds is 0.009 US Tons
19 Pounds to US Tons	0.0095 US Tons	19 Pounds is 0.0095 US Tons
20 Pounds to US Tons	0.01 US Tons	20 Pounds is 0.01 US Tons
21 Pounds to US Tons	0.0105 US Tons	21 Pounds is 0.0105 US Tons
22 Pounds to US Tons	0.011 US Tons	22 Pounds is 0.011 US Tons
23 Pounds to US Tons	0.0115 US Tons	23 Pounds is 0.0115 US Tons
24 Pounds to US Tons	0.012 US Tons	24 Pounds is0.012 US Tons
25 Pounds to US Tons	0.0125 US Tons	25 Pounds is 0.0125 US Tons
26 Pounds to US Tons	0.013 US Tons	26 Pounds is 0.013 US Tons
27 Pounds to US Tons	0.0135 US Tons	27 Pounds is 0.0135 US Tons
28 Pounds to US Tons	0.014 US Tons	28 Pounds is 0.014 US Tons
29 Pounds to US Tons	0.0145 US Tons	29 Pounds is 0.0145 US Tons
30 Pounds to US Tons	0.015 US Tons	30 Pounds is 0.015 US Tons
50 Pounds to US Tons	0.025 US Tons	50 Pounds is 0.025 US Tons
100 Pounds to US Tons	0.05 US Tons	100 Pounds is 0.05 US Tons
200 Pounds to US Tons	0.1 US Tons	200 Pounds is 0.1 US Tons
300 Pounds to US Tons	0.15 US Tons	300 Pounds is 0.15 US Tons
400 Pounds to US Tons	0.2 US Tons	400 Pounds is 0.2 US Tons
500 Pounds to US Tons	0.25 US Tons	500 Pounds is 0.25 US Tons
600 Pounds to US Tons	0.3 US Tons	600 Pounds is 0.3 US Tons
700 Pounds to US Tons	0.35 US Tons	700 Pounds is 0.35 US Tons
800 Pounds to US Tons	0.4 US Tons	800 Pounds is 0.4 US Tons
900 Pounds to US Tons	0.45 US Tons	900 Pounds is 0.45 US Tons
1000 Pounds to US Tons	0.5 US Tons	1000 Pounds is 0.5 US Tons

Pounds to Imperial Tons conversion table

Pounds (lb)	Imperial Tons (t)	Conversion of Pounds to Imperial Tons (lb to t)
1 Pound to Imperial Ton	0.000446429 Imperial Tons	1 pound is 0.000446429 Imperial Tons
2 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.000892857 Imperial Tons	2 Pounds is 0.000892857 Imperial Tons
3 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00133929 Imperial Tons	3 Pounds is 0.00133929 Imperial Tons
4 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00178571 Imperial Tons	4 Pounds is 0.00178571 Imperial Tons
5 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00223214 Imperial Tons	5 Pounds is 0.00223214 Imperial Tons
6 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00267857 Imperial Tons	6 Pounds is 0.00267857 Imperial Tons
7 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.003125 Imperial Tons	7 Pounds is 0.003125 Imperial Tons
8 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00357143 Imperial Tons	8 Pounds is 0.00357143 Imperial Tons
9 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00401786 Imperial Tons	9 Pounds is 0.00401786 Imperial Tons
10 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00446429 Imperial Tons	10 Pounds is 0.00446429 Imperial Tons
11 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00491071 Imperial Tons	11 Pounds is 0.00491071 Imperial Tons
12 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00535714 Imperial Tons	12 Pounds is 0.00535714 Imperial Tons
13 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00580357 Imperial Tons	13 Pounds is 0.00580357 Imperial Tons
14 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00625 Imperial Tons	14 Pounds is 0.00625 Imperial Tons
15 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00669643 Imperial Tons	15 Pounds is 0.00669643 Imperial Tons
16 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00714286 Imperial Tons	16 Pounds is 0.00714286 Imperial Tons
17 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00758929 Imperial Tons	17 Pounds is 0.00758929 Imperial Tons
18 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00803571 Imperial Tons	18 Pounds is 0.00803571 Imperial Tons
19 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00848214 Imperial Tons	19 Pounds is 0.00848214 Imperial Tons
20 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00892857 Imperial Tons	20 Pounds is 0.00892857 Imperial Tons
21 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.009375 Imperial Tons	21 Pounds is 0.009375 Imperial Tons
22 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.00982143 Imperial Tons	22 Pounds is 0.00982143 Imperial Tons
23 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0102679 Imperial Tons	23 Pounds is 0.0102679 Imperial Tons
24 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0107143 Imperial Tons	24 Pounds is 0.0107143 Imperial Tons
25 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0111607 Imperial Tons	25 Pounds is 0.0111607 Imperial Tons
26 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0116071 Imperial Tons	26 Pounds is 0.0116071 Imperial Tons
27 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0120536 Imperial Tons	27 Pounds is 0.0120536 Imperial Tons
28 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0125 Imperial Tons	28 Pounds is 0.0125 Imperial Tons
29 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0129464 Imperial Tons	29 Pounds is 0.0129464 Imperial Tons
30 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0133929 Imperial Tons	30 Pounds is 0.0133929 Imperial Tons
50 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0223214 Imperial Tons	50 Pounds is 0.0223214 Imperial Tons
100 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0446429 Imperial Tons	100 Pounds is 0.0446429 Imperial Tons
200 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.0892857 Imperial Tons	200 Pounds is 0.0892857 Imperial Tons
300 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.133929 Imperial Tons	300 Pounds is 0.133929 Imperial Tons
400 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.178571 Imperial Tons	400 Pounds is 0.178571 Imperial Tons
500 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.223214 Imperial Tons	500 Pounds is 0.223214 Imperial Tons
600 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.267857 Imperial Tons	600 Pounds is 0.267857 Imperial Tons
700 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.3125 Imperial Tons	700 Pounds is 0.3125 Imperial Tons
800 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.357143 Imperial Tons	800 Pounds is 0.357143 Imperial Tons
900 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.401786 Imperial Tons	900 Pounds is 0.401786 Imperial Tons
1000 Pounds to Imperial Tons	0.446429 Imperial Tons	1000 Pounds is 0.446429 Imperial Tons

Difference between Pound and Ton

Comparison Parameters	Pound	Ton
Definition	A pound is a unit of measurement of mass and weight in the British Imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 16 ounces.	A ton is a unit of mass or weight in the US Customary Units equivalent to 2000 pounds and it is 2240 pounds in the British Imperial Metric System.
Symbol	lb	t
Formula	1 pound = 0.0005 US Tons 1 pound = 0.000446429 Imperial Tons	1 US Ton = 2000 pounds 1 Imperial Ton = 2240 Pounds
Common Usage	Used for measuring the weight of seeds, dry fruits, in a small vessel or bowl, etc.	Used for measuring the weight of vehicles, the weight of coal, the weight of petroleum, etc.

FAQs on the conversion of Pounds to Tons

Do 2000 pounds equal 1 ton?
Yes, 2000 pounds is equal to 1 US ton.

What does 1 ton equal to in pounds?
1 US Ton = 2000 pounds
1 Imperial Ton = 2240 Pounds

Is 1000kg equal to 1 ton?
Yes, 1000 kg is equal to 1 US ton.
1000 kg = 1.10231 US Ton
1000 kg = 0.984207 Imperial Ton

Does 4000 pounds equal 2 tons?
Yes, 4000 pounds is equal to 2 tons.

How many 50kg makes a ton?
Twenty-50 kg makes a ton. As 1000 kg is 1 ton.

Convert 700 pounds to tons.
Step 1: The given value is 700 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
Hence,
700 lb = 700 × 0.0005 US t
= 0.35 US t
Therefore, 700 pounds is 0.35 US tons.

Convert 600 pounds to tons.
Step 1: The given value is 600 pounds.
Step 2: To convert pounds to tons, substitute the given values at the required places in the conversion formula.
X lb = X × 0.0005 US t
Hence,
600 lb = 600 × 0.0005 US t
= 0.3 US t
Therefore, 600 pounds is 0.3 US tons.