US tons to pounds converter
Pounds (lb)
1 US ton = 2,000 pounds
How to convert US tons to pounds
lb = US ton × 2000
Multiply the number of US tons by 2000 to get pounds. Going the other way, divide by 2000 (or multiply by 0.0005).
One US ton is exactly defined as 2000 pounds (to 12 significant figures), and one pound is 0.0005 US tons.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 US tons: 5 × 2000 = 10,000 10,000 pounds.
- Convert 12.5 US tons: 12.5 × 2000 = 25,000 25,000 pounds.
- Convert 250 US tons: 250 × 2000 = 500,000 500,000 pounds.
Quick-reference table
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 US ton?
1 US ton equals 2,000 pounds.
What is the formula to convert US tons to pounds?
Use lb = US ton × 2000. Multiply the number of US tons by 2000 to get pounds. Going the other way, divide by 2000 (or multiply by 0.0005).
What is 100 US tons in pounds?
100 US tons is 200,000 pounds.