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Tons to pounds (ton to lb)

To convert tons to pounds (ton to lb): one short ton is 2,000 pounds, so 10 ton is 20,000 lb.

Swap units: lb to ton

In pounds20,000 lb

Conversion factor Exact by definition: the ratio belongs to the customary units themselves and does not change.
1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
The other way
1 pound = 0.0005 short tons
Working
10 x 2,000 = 20,000
10 ton in every unit
9.0718e9 mg 9,071,847 g 9,071.8 kg 9.0718 t 320,000 oz 20,000 lb 1,428.6 st 10 ton 140,000,000 gr 5,833,333 dwt 291,667 oz t 24,306 lb t
short tons to pounds
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24,000
510,000
1020,000
2550,000
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100200,000

How the Unit Converter works

One short ton is 2,000 pounds. Both units are defined against the same SI base unit, so the factor is derived from two exact definitions rather than measured. It is exact in principle and does not land on a round number.

Worked through: 2 ton x 2,000 = 4,000 lb.

Going the other way, one pound is 0.0005 short tons.

To convert without a calculator, multiply by 2,000. Rounding that to 2,000 is within 0% for most purposes.

A US short ton is 2,000 lb. A British long ton is 2,240 lb and a metric tonne is 1,000 kg, which is about 2,205 lb. Three different tons within 12% of each other, and shipping quotes do not always say which.

Precision is worth matching to the input. A measurement given as 0.5 ton carries one or two significant figures, and reporting its conversion to six implies a precision the original never had.

Unit Converter FAQ

How many pounds are in a short ton?

2,000. The factor is derived from the definitions of both units against the same SI base, so it is exact in principle but not a round number.

What is 10 ton in pounds?

20,000 lb. Multiply by 2,000: 2 ton x 2,000 = 4,000 lb.

How do I convert pounds back to short tons?

Divide by 2,000, or equivalently multiply by 0.0005. One pound is 0.0005 short tons. The two factors are reciprocals, so you only need to remember one of them.

Is there anything to watch out for with this conversion?

A US short ton is 2,000 lb. A British long ton is 2,240 lb and a metric tonne is 1,000 kg, which is about 2,205 lb. Three different tons within 12% of each other, and shipping quotes do not always say which.

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