Convert US Ton (short ton) to Pound

Enter a value in US Ton (short ton) to see it instantly in Pound, or use the reverse converter below.

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1 ton = 2000 lb

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US Ton (short ton)

Definition: A US customary unit equal to 2,000 pounds.

Current use: Used in the US for vehicle, cargo, and industrial weights.

Pound

Definition: A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Current use: The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.

US Ton (short ton) to Pound Conversion Table

ton to lb
US Ton (short ton) [ton]	Pound [lb]
0.001 ton	2 lb
0.01 ton	20 lb
0.1 ton	200 lb
0.5 ton	1000 lb
1 ton	2000 lb
2 ton	4000 lb
5 ton	10000 lb
10 ton	20000 lb

How to Convert US Ton (short ton) to Pound

1 ton = 2000 lb
1 lb = 0.0005 ton

Example: convert 1 ton to lb:

1 ton = 2000 lb

Pound to US Ton (short ton) Conversion Table

lb to ton
Pound [lb]	US Ton (short ton) [ton]
1 lb	0.0005 ton
10 lb	0.005 ton
100 lb	0.05 ton
1000 lb	0.5 ton
10000 lb	5 ton
100000 lb	50 ton
1000000 lb	500 ton

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 ton is about 2000 lb, and 1 lb is about 0.0005 ton. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pound are in 1 US Ton (short ton)?

1 US Ton (short ton) (ton) equals 2000 Pound (lb).

How do I convert US Ton (short ton) to Pound?

Multiply the value in ton by 2000 to get lb. To go the other way, multiply lb by 0.0005.

What is 10 US Ton (short ton) in Pound?

10 ton = 20000 lb.

What is 100 US Ton (short ton) in Pound?

100 ton = 200000 lb.

What is a US Ton (short ton)?

A US customary unit equal to 2,000 pounds. Used in the US for vehicle, cargo, and industrial weights.

What is a Pound?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.