Convert US tons to pounds
1 ton = 2,000 lb. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 US ton equals
pounds
1 ton = 2,000 lb
The formula
US tons and pounds both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
lb = ton × 2,000
Going the other way? Convert pounds to US tons.
US tons to pounds table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| US tons (ton) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,000 |
| 2 | 4,000 |
| 3 | 6,000 |
| 4 | 8,000 |
| 5 | 10,000 |
| 6 | 12,000 |
| 7 | 14,000 |
| 8 | 16,000 |
| 9 | 18,000 |
| 10 | 20,000 |
| 15 | 30,000 |
| 20 | 40,000 |
| 25 | 50,000 |
| 30 | 60,000 |
| 40 | 80,000 |
| 50 | 100,000 |
| 75 | 150,000 |
| 100 | 200,000 |
| 250 | 500,000 |
| 500 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 2,000,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many pounds are in a US ton?
- One US ton equals 2,000 pounds.
- How do I convert US tons to pounds by hand?
- Multiply the number of US tons by 2,000. For a rough check, 2,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 US ton in pounds?
- 1 US ton is 2,000 pounds.
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