Pound to US ton Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US).
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
0.0005 US tons
= 0.453592 kg= 453.592 g
equals 0.0005 US tonsFormula: ton (US) = lb × 0.0005
Pound to US ton formula
ton (US) = lb × 0.0005
Convert 5 pounds to US tons
- Start with 5 pounds.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 0.0005 = 0.0025.
- So 5 lb = 0.0025 ton (US).
Pound to US ton conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | US tons (ton (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb | 0.000005 ton (US) |
| 0.1 lb | 0.00005 ton (US) |
| 0.25 lb | 0.000125 ton (US) |
| 0.5 lb | 0.00025 ton (US) |
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton (US) |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton (US) |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 ton (US) |
| 4 lb | 0.002 ton (US) |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton (US) |
| 6 lb | 0.003 ton (US) |
| 7 lb | 0.0035 ton (US) |
| 8 lb | 0.004 ton (US) |
| 9 lb | 0.0045 ton (US) |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton (US) |
| 15 lb | 0.0075 ton (US) |
| 20 lb | 0.01 ton (US) |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 ton (US) |
| 30 lb | 0.015 ton (US) |
| 40 lb | 0.02 ton (US) |
| 50 lb | 0.025 ton (US) |
| 75 lb | 0.0375 ton (US) |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton (US) |
| 250 lb | 0.125 ton (US) |
| 500 lb | 0.25 ton (US) |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 ton (US) |
| 5,000 lb | 2.5 ton (US) |
| 10,000 lb | 5 ton (US) |
Unit definitions
What is a pound?
The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and equals sixteen ounces. It is the primary unit of body weight and everyday mass in the United States. Sixteen ounces make a pound, and fourteen pounds make a stone.
What is a US ton?
The US ton, or short ton, is 2000 pounds, about 907.18 kilograms. It is the customary large-mass unit in the United States for freight, mining output, and vehicle capacity. It is lighter than both the metric tonne and the UK long ton.
Frequently asked questions
How many US tons are in one pound?
One pound equals 0.0005 US tons (1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US)).
How do I convert pounds to US tons?
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.0005. For example, 10 lb × 0.0005 = 0.005 ton (US).
Which is bigger — a pound or a US ton?
A US ton is bigger: one US ton contains 2,000 pounds.
Is this pound to US ton converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.