Convert Short Tons to Pounds
Convert Short Tons (ton) to Pounds (lb) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
lb = ton × 2000
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.
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 '£'.
Quick Reference Table
| Short Tons (ton) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 2000 lb |
| 2 ton | 4000 lb |
| 5 ton | 10000 lb |
| 10 ton | 20000 lb |
| 25 ton | 50000 lb |
| 50 ton | 100000 lb |
| 100 ton | 200000 lb |