Convert Long Tons to Pounds
1 long ton (ton (UK)) equals 2240 pounds (lb).
1 ton (UK) = 2240 lb
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Long Ton to Pound
- 1 ton (UK) = 2240 lb
- 1 lb = 0.0004464285714 ton (UK)
- Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to lb: 15 ton (UK) = 15 × 2240 lb = 33600 lb
Reference conditions. ton (UK): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement). lb: Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
lb = ton (UK) × 2240
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 long ton = 2240 lb = 1016.0469088 kg (exact)
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (exact, 1959 international agreement)
- 1 ton (UK) = 1016.0469088 kg ÷ 0.45359237 kg per lb = 2240 lb
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Long Ton definition: long ton; Pound definition: pound.
Worked examples
- A reading of 5 ton (UK) converts to 11200 lb.
5 ton (UK) × 2240 = 11200 lb - A value of 100 ton (UK) is 224000 lb.
100 ton (UK) × 2240 = 224000 lb
Long Ton to Pound conversion table
| Long Tons (ton (UK)) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (UK) | 1120 lb |
| 1 ton (UK) | 2240 lb |
| 2 ton (UK) | 4480 lb |
| 5 ton (UK) | 11200 lb |
| 10 ton (UK) | 22400 lb |
| 50 ton (UK) | 112000 lb |
| 100 ton (UK) | 224000 lb |
| 1000 ton (UK) | 2240000 lb |
| 10000 ton (UK) | 22400000 lb |
Where it's used
Long Tons are used for ship displacement and deadweight tonnage, while pounds appear in body weight and food in the US. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Long Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (UK) equals |
|---|---|
| long ton to kilogram | 1016.046909 kg |
| long ton to gram | 1016046.909 g |
| long ton to milligram | 1016046909 mg |
| long ton to microgram | 1016046909000 µg |
| long ton to metric ton | 1.016046909 t |
| long ton to pound | 2240 lb |
| long ton to ounce | 35840 oz |
| long ton to stone | 160 st |
| long ton to short ton | 1.12 ton (US) |
| long ton to grain | 15680000 gr |
| long ton to troy ounce | 32666.66667 oz t |
| long ton to carat | 5080234.544 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 long ton?
1 ton (UK) = 2240 lb.
How do I convert long tons to pounds?
Multiply the value in ton (UK) by 2240. For example, 15 ton (UK) × 2240 = 33600 lb.
Is the ton (UK) to lb conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 ton (UK) is exactly 2240 lb.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, long (2240 lb)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound (avoirdupois) (lb)".
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