An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Pounds to Long tons
Convert pounds (lb) to long tons (long ton) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
long ton = lb × 0.000446428571429
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Formula
long ton = lb × 0.000446428571429
lb = long ton ÷ 0.000446428571429
Conversion table
| 1 lb | 0.000446 long ton |
| 5 lb | 0.002232 long ton |
| 10 lb | 0.004464 long ton |
| 20 lb | 0.008929 long ton |
| 50 lb | 0.022321 long ton |
| 100 lb | 0.044643 long ton |
| 500 lb | 0.223214 long ton |
| 1000 lb | 0.446429 long ton |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the long ton (long ton). A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.
How do I convert pounds to long tons?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.000446428571429 to get the equivalent value in long tons. For example, 5 lb × 0.000446428571429 = 0.002232 long ton.
Is the pound to long ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.000446428571429, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between pound and long ton values.
Can I convert long tons back to pounds?
Yes. Multiply the long tons value by 2240, or divide it by 0.000446428571429, to convert back to pounds.
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About this conversion
This page converts pounds (lb) into long tons (long ton) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Pound-to-Long ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is long ton = lb × 0.000446428571429, based on the standard definitions of pound and long ton.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Pound: An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Long ton: A British long ton is 2,240 pounds.