Convert US Tons to Pounds
1 US ton = 2,000 pounds. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
US Tons to Pounds formula
Multiply the number of US tons by 2000 to get pounds.
pounds = US tons × 2000To go the other way: divide the number of pounds by 2000, or multiply by 0.0005.
US tons = pounds ÷ 2000US Tons to Pounds conversion table
| US Tons | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 2,000 lb |
| 2 ton | 4,000 lb |
| 3 ton | 6,000 lb |
| 4 ton | 8,000 lb |
| 5 ton | 10,000 lb |
| 6 ton | 12,000 lb |
| 7 ton | 14,000 lb |
| 8 ton | 16,000 lb |
| 9 ton | 18,000 lb |
| 10 ton | 20,000 lb |
| 15 ton | 30,000 lb |
| 20 ton | 40,000 lb |
| 25 ton | 50,000 lb |
| 30 ton | 60,000 lb |
| 40 ton | 80,000 lb |
| 50 ton | 100,000 lb |
| 75 ton | 150,000 lb |
| 100 ton | 200,000 lb |
| 250 ton | 500,000 lb |
| 500 ton | 1,000,000 lb |
| 1,000 ton | 2,000,000 lb |
Pounds to US Tons conversion table
| Pounds | US Tons |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 ton |
| 4 lb | 0.002 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 6 lb | 0.003 ton |
| 7 lb | 0.0035 ton |
| 8 lb | 0.004 ton |
| 9 lb | 0.0045 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
About the US ton
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms — noticeably lighter than a metric tonne.
About the pound
The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and is the primary weight unit in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a US ton?
There are 2,000 pounds in one US ton.
How many US tons are in a pound?
There are 0.0005 US tons in one pound.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the US ton and the pound is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 US tons in pounds?
10 US tons equals 20,000 pounds.