Convert pounds to US tons
1 lb = 0.0005 ton. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 pound equals
US tons
1 lb = 0.0005 ton
The formula
Pounds and US tons both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
ton = lb × 0.0005
Going the other way? Convert US tons to pounds.
Pounds to US tons table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Pounds (lb) | US tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 4 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 6 | 0.003 |
| 7 | 0.0035 |
| 8 | 0.004 |
| 9 | 0.0045 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 15 | 0.0075 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.0125 |
| 30 | 0.015 |
| 40 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 75 | 0.0375 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 250 | 0.125 |
| 500 | 0.25 |
| 1,000 | 0.5 |
Questions people ask
- How many US tons are in a pound?
- One pound equals 0.0005 US tons.
- How do I convert pounds to US tons by hand?
- Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005. For a rough check, 0.001 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 pound in US tons?
- 1 pound is 0.0005 US tons.
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