Pound (lb)
The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by international agreement.
Pounds are used for body weight, groceries, and shipping in the United States and several other countries.
Pound to Short Ton (US)
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Weight & Mass Pound Short Ton (US)
1 pound = 0.0005 short tons
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Conversion table
Selected lb values converted to ton using the exact factor from this tool.
| lb | ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000005 |
| 0.1 | 0.00005 |
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 1,000 | 0.5 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 lb = 0.0005 ton
1 ton = 2000 lb
To convert pound to short ton (us), multiply by 0.0005.
To convert short ton (us) to pound, multiply by 2000.
Example: convert 10 lb to ton
10 × 0.0005 = 0.005 ton
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in one pound?
One pound equals 0.0005 short tons. Multiply your pounds value by 0.0005 to convert to short tons.
What is the conversion formula?
ton = lb × 0.0005The reverse is
lb = ton × 2,000, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Pound to Short Ton (US) converter private?
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