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Convert Pounds to Tons

lb\text{lb}
=
ton\text{ton}

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.

Ton (ton)

The ton is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.2 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and commerce for measuring large quantities.

Pounds to Tons Conversion Table

Pounds (lb)Tons (ton)
10.0005
20.001
50.0025
100.005
200.01
500.025
1000.05
2500.125
5000.25
10000.5

How to Convert Pounds to Tons

Conversion factor:

1 lb=0.0005 ton1\,\text{lb} = 0.0005\,\text{ton}

Inverse factor:

1 ton=2000 lb1\,\text{ton} = 2000\,\text{lb}

Example

Convert 15 lb to ton:

ton=lb×0.0005\text{ton} = \text{lb} \times 0.0005
ton=15×0.0005\text{ton} = 15 \times 0.0005
ton=0.0075\text{ton} = 0.0075
=0.0075 ton= 0.0075 \, \text{ton}

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