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Convert Pounds to Metric Tons

lb\text{lb}
=
Mg\text{Mg}

Pound (lb)

The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to approximately 453.6 grams. It is commonly used for measuring body weight, food quantities, and general mass in the United States and some other countries.

Metric Ton (Mg)

The metric ton is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and commerce for measuring large quantities of materials, goods, and cargo.

Pounds to Metric Tons Conversion Table

Pounds (lb)Metric Tons (Mg)
10.00045
20.00091
50.00227
100.00454
200.00907
500.02268
1000.04536
2500.1134
5000.2268
10000.45359

How to Convert Pounds to Metric Tons

Conversion factor:

1 lb=0.00045 Mg1\,\text{lb} = 0.00045\,\text{Mg}

Inverse factor:

1 Mg=2204.62442 lb1\,\text{Mg} = 2204.62442\,\text{lb}

Example

Convert 15 lb to Mg:

Mg=lb×0.00045\text{Mg} = \text{lb} \times 0.00045
Mg=15×0.00045\text{Mg} = 15 \times 0.00045
Mg=0.0068\text{Mg} = 0.0068
=0.0068 Mg= 0.0068 \, \text{Mg}

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