Pounds to US tons converter
US tons (US ton)
1 pound = 0.0005 US tons
How to convert pounds to US tons
US ton = lb × 0.0005
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005 to get US tons. Going the other way, divide by 0.0005 (or multiply by 2000).
One pound is exactly defined as 0.0005 US tons (to 12 significant figures), and one US ton is 2000 pounds.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 pounds: 5 × 0.0005 = 0.0025 0.0025 US tons.
- Convert 12.5 pounds: 12.5 × 0.0005 = 0.00625 0.00625 US tons.
- Convert 250 pounds: 250 × 0.0005 = 0.125 0.125 US tons.
Quick-reference table
| lb | US ton |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 15 | 0.0075 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.0125 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 75 | 0.0375 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 1,000 | 0.5 |
| US ton | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,000 |
| 2 | 4,000 |
| 3 | 6,000 |
| 5 | 10,000 |
| 10 | 20,000 |
| 15 | 30,000 |
| 20 | 40,000 |
| 25 | 50,000 |
| 50 | 100,000 |
| 75 | 150,000 |
| 100 | 200,000 |
| 1,000 | 2,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many US tons are in 1 pound?
1 pound equals 0.0005 US tons.
What is the formula to convert pounds to US tons?
Use US ton = lb × 0.0005. Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005 to get US tons. Going the other way, divide by 0.0005 (or multiply by 2000).
What is 100 pounds in US tons?
100 pounds is 0.05 US tons.