US ton to Pound Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 ton (US) = 2,000 lb.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
2,000 pounds
= 907.185 kg= 907,185 g
equals 2,000 poundsFormula: lb = ton (US) × 2000
US ton to Pound formula
lb = ton (US) × 2000
Convert 5 US tons to pounds
- Start with 5 US tons.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 2,000 = 10,000.
- So 5 ton (US) = 10,000 lb.
US ton to Pound conversion table
| US tons (ton (US)) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ton (US) | 20 lb |
| 0.1 ton (US) | 200 lb |
| 0.25 ton (US) | 500 lb |
| 0.5 ton (US) | 1,000 lb |
| 1 ton (US) | 2,000 lb |
| 2 ton (US) | 4,000 lb |
| 3 ton (US) | 6,000 lb |
| 4 ton (US) | 8,000 lb |
| 5 ton (US) | 10,000 lb |
| 6 ton (US) | 12,000 lb |
| 7 ton (US) | 14,000 lb |
| 8 ton (US) | 16,000 lb |
| 9 ton (US) | 18,000 lb |
| 10 ton (US) | 20,000 lb |
| 15 ton (US) | 30,000 lb |
| 20 ton (US) | 40,000 lb |
| 25 ton (US) | 50,000 lb |
| 30 ton (US) | 60,000 lb |
| 40 ton (US) | 80,000 lb |
| 50 ton (US) | 100,000 lb |
| 75 ton (US) | 150,000 lb |
| 100 ton (US) | 200,000 lb |
| 250 ton (US) | 500,000 lb |
| 500 ton (US) | 1,000,000 lb |
| 1,000 ton (US) | 2,000,000 lb |
| 5,000 ton (US) | 10,000,000 lb |
| 10,000 ton (US) | 20,000,000 lb |
Unit definitions
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.
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 US ton?
One US ton equals 2,000 pounds (1 ton (US) = 2,000 lb).
How do I convert US tons to pounds?
Multiply the value in US tons by 2,000. For example, 10 ton (US) × 2,000 = 20,000 lb.
Which is bigger — a US ton or a pound?
A US ton is bigger: one US ton contains 2,000 pounds.
Is this US 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.