Pounds to Short Tons

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1 lb = — ton

Quick reference

Pounds (lb)Short Tons (ton)

Formula

Short Tons = pounds × 0.00049999945

Multiply the pounds value by 0.0004999994488445025 to get short tons. To reverse — divide short tons by 0.0004999994488445025 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 short ton is a US unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907 kilograms. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference