Pounds to Short Tons
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Quick reference
| Pounds (lb) | Short Tons (ton) |
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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