Convert Short Tons to Pounds
1 short ton (ton (US)) equals 2000 pounds (lb).
1 ton (US) = 2000 lb
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Short Ton to Pound
- 1 ton (US) = 2000 lb
- 1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US)
- Example: convert 15 ton (US) to lb: 15 ton (US) = 15 × 2000 lb = 30000 lb
Reference conditions. ton (US): 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 (US) × 2000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg (exact, 1959 international agreement)
- 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg ÷ 0.45359237 kg per lb = 2000 lb
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Short Ton definition: short ton; Pound definition: pound.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 ton (US) converts to 6000 lb.
3 ton (US) × 2000 = 6000 lb - A value of 40 ton (US) is 80000 lb.
40 ton (US) × 2000 = 80000 lb
Short Ton to Pound conversion table
| Short Tons (ton (US)) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (US) | 1000 lb |
| 1 ton (US) | 2000 lb |
| 1.5 ton (US) | 3000 lb |
| 2 ton (US) | 4000 lb |
| 3 ton (US) | 6000 lb |
| 5 ton (US) | 10000 lb |
| 10 ton (US) | 20000 lb |
| 20 ton (US) | 40000 lb |
| 40 ton (US) | 80000 lb |
| 50 ton (US) | 100000 lb |
| 100 ton (US) | 200000 lb |
| 1000 ton (US) | 2000000 lb |
Where it's used
Short Tons are used for US truck, trailer and vehicle ratings, while pounds appear in body weight and food in the US. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Short Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (US) equals |
|---|---|
| short ton to kilogram | 907.18474 kg |
| short ton to gram | 907184.74 g |
| short ton to milligram | 907184740 mg |
| short ton to microgram | 907184740000 µg |
| short ton to metric ton | 0.90718474 t |
| short ton to pound | 2000 lb |
| short ton to ounce | 32000 oz |
| short ton to stone | 142.8571429 st |
| short ton to long ton | 0.8928571429 ton (UK) |
| short ton to grain | 14000000 gr |
| short ton to troy ounce | 29166.66667 oz t |
| short ton to carat | 4535923.7 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in 1 short ton?
1 ton (US) = 2000 lb.
How do I convert short tons to pounds?
Multiply the value in ton (US) by 2000. For example, 15 ton (US) × 2000 = 30000 lb.
Is the ton (US) to lb conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 ton (US) is exactly 2000 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, short (2000 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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