Convert Pounds to Metric Tons
1 pound (lb) equals 0.00045359237 metric tons (t).
1 lb = 0.00045359237 t
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pound to Metric Ton
- 1 lb = 0.00045359237 t
- 1 t = 2204.622622 lb
- Example: convert 15 lb to t: 15 lb = 15 × 0.00045359237 t = 0.00680388555 t
Reference conditions. lb: Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
t = lb × 0.00045359237
or t = lb ÷ 2204.622621849
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (exact, 1959 international agreement)
- 1 t = 1000 kg (accepted for use with the SI)
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg ÷ 1000 kg per t = 0.00045359237 t
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pound definition: pound; Metric Ton definition: metric ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 lb converts to 0.0090718474 t.
20 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.0090718474 t - A value of 140 lb is 0.0635029318 t.
140 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.0635029318 t
Pound to Metric Ton conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 0.0001133980925 t |
| 0.5 lb | 0.000226796185 t |
| 1 lb | 0.00045359237 t |
| 2 lb | 0.00090718474 t |
| 3 lb | 0.00136077711 t |
| 5 lb | 0.00226796185 t |
| 10 lb | 0.0045359237 t |
| 15 lb | 0.00680388555 t |
| 20 lb | 0.0090718474 t |
| 25 lb | 0.01133980925 t |
| 30 lb | 0.0136077711 t |
| 40 lb | 0.0181436948 t |
| 50 lb | 0.0226796185 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359237 t |
| 120 lb | 0.0544310844 t |
| 130 lb | 0.0589670081 t |
| 140 lb | 0.0635029318 t |
| 150 lb | 0.0680388555 t |
| 160 lb | 0.0725747792 t |
| 170 lb | 0.0771107029 t |
| 180 lb | 0.0816466266 t |
| 200 lb | 0.090718474 t |
| 220 lb | 0.0997903214 t |
| 250 lb | 0.1133980925 t |
| 300 lb | 0.136077711 t |
Where it's used
Pounds are used for body weight and food in the US, while metric tons appear in vehicle and crane capacities. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Pound to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 lb equals |
|---|---|
| pound to kilogram | 0.45359237 kg |
| pound to gram | 453.59237 g |
| pound to milligram | 453592.37 mg |
| pound to microgram | 453592370 µg |
| pound to metric ton | 0.00045359237 t |
| pound to ounce | 16 oz |
| pound to stone | 0.07142857143 st |
| pound to short ton | 0.0005 ton (US) |
| pound to long ton | 0.0004464285714 ton (UK) |
| pound to grain | 7000 gr |
| pound to troy ounce | 14.58333333 oz t |
| pound to carat | 2267.96185 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in 1 pound?
1 lb = 0.00045359237 t.
How do I convert pounds to metric tons?
Multiply the value in lb by 0.00045359237, or divide it by 2204.622622. For example, 15 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.00680388555 t.
Is the lb to t conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 lb is exactly 0.00045359237 t.
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, "pound (avoirdupois) (lb)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
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