Convert tons to lbs

How to convert Tons to Pounds?

To quickly convert tons to pounds, multiply by 2204.62. Alternatively, you can use our online calculator - located above.

1 tons = 2204.62 pounds

Conversion formula

Pounds (lbs) = Tons (t) × 2204.62

Example

35 tons to short tons

• Pounds (lbs) = Tons (t) × 2204.62
• Pounds (lbs) = 0.25 × 2204.62
• Pounds (lbs) = 551.16

0.25 tons = 551.16 lbs

How Many Pounds Are in a Ton?

• A short ton (U.S. ton) equals 2,000 lb and is the standard in American commerce and industry.
• A long ton (Imperial ton) equals 2,240 lb, historically used in the United Kingdom and its maritime trades.
• A metric ton (tonne) equals 2,204.62 lb, defined as exactly 1,000 kg and adopted globally with the International System of Units.

Short Ton (U.S. Ton)

The short ton—often simply called the “ton” in the United States—is defined as exactly 2,000 pounds. It is the customary unit for billing, commodity trading, and freight measurements across U.S. industries. In metric terms, one short ton equals approximately 907.18474 kg.

Long Ton (Imperial Ton)

The long ton, or Imperial ton, is fixed at 2,240 pounds. This unit was standardized in Britain under the 1824 Weights and Measures Act and remains in limited use for maritime shipping and some Commonwealth-country land transactions. One long ton converts to about 1,016.046 kg.

Metric Ton (Tonne)

A metric ton (or tonne) is defined by the International System of Units as 1,000 kg, which equals exactly 2,204.6226218488 pounds. It has become the global standard for scientific measurement, international trade, and most country-level mass reporting due to its coherence with the metric system.

Table for Tons to Pounds

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