Convert Pounds to Short Tons
Convert Pounds (lb) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = lb × 0.0005
About Pounds
The avoirdupois pound (lb) is the primary unit of weight in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday use, equal to 16 ounces or exactly 453.59237 grams. It dominates American life: body weight, grocery produce, deli counter cuts, freight shipping costs, gym weights, and building material quantities are all measured in pounds and ounces. American recipes use pounds for meat and large quantities. The pound derives from the Roman 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight) - hence both the symbol 'lb' (from libra) and the British currency symbol '£'.
About Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds (lb) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 ton |
| 50 lb | 0.025 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton |