Pounds to Metric Tonnes

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1 lb = — mt

Quick reference

Pounds (lb)Metric Tonnes (mt)

Formula

Metric Tonnes = pounds × 0.000453592

Multiply the pounds value by 0.000453592 to get metric tonnes. To reverse — divide metric tonnes by 0.000453592 to get pounds.

About this conversion

The pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453 kg. Learn more →

The metric tonne (t) is equal to 1,000 kilograms, used for large-scale mass measurements worldwide. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference