UK ton to Pound Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 ton (UK) = 2,240 lb.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
2,240 pounds
= 1,016.05 kg= 1,016,050 g
equals 2,240 poundsFormula: lb = ton (UK) × 2240
UK ton to Pound formula
lb = ton (UK) × 2240
Convert 5 UK tons to pounds
- Start with 5 UK tons.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 2,240 = 11,200.
- So 5 ton (UK) = 11,200 lb.
UK ton to Pound conversion table
| UK tons (ton (UK)) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ton (UK) | 22.4 lb |
| 0.1 ton (UK) | 224 lb |
| 0.25 ton (UK) | 560 lb |
| 0.5 ton (UK) | 1,120 lb |
| 1 ton (UK) | 2,240 lb |
| 2 ton (UK) | 4,480 lb |
| 3 ton (UK) | 6,720 lb |
| 4 ton (UK) | 8,960 lb |
| 5 ton (UK) | 11,200 lb |
| 6 ton (UK) | 13,440 lb |
| 7 ton (UK) | 15,680 lb |
| 8 ton (UK) | 17,920 lb |
| 9 ton (UK) | 20,160 lb |
| 10 ton (UK) | 22,400 lb |
| 15 ton (UK) | 33,600 lb |
| 20 ton (UK) | 44,800 lb |
| 25 ton (UK) | 56,000 lb |
| 30 ton (UK) | 67,200 lb |
| 40 ton (UK) | 89,600 lb |
| 50 ton (UK) | 112,000 lb |
| 75 ton (UK) | 168,000 lb |
| 100 ton (UK) | 224,000 lb |
| 250 ton (UK) | 560,000 lb |
| 500 ton (UK) | 1,120,000 lb |
| 1,000 ton (UK) | 2,240,000 lb |
| 5,000 ton (UK) | 11,200,000 lb |
| 10,000 ton (UK) | 22,400,000 lb |
Unit definitions
What is a UK ton?
The UK ton, or long ton, is 2240 pounds, about 1016.05 kilograms. It was the traditional British imperial unit for shipping, coal, and heavy goods. It is heavier than both the metric tonne and the US short ton.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one UK ton?
One UK ton equals 2,240 pounds (1 ton (UK) = 2,240 lb).
How do I convert UK tons to pounds?
Multiply the value in UK tons by 2,240. For example, 10 ton (UK) × 2,240 = 22,400 lb.
Which is bigger — a UK ton or a pound?
A UK ton is bigger: one UK ton contains 2,240 pounds.
Is this UK ton to pound 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.