An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Pounds to Metric tons
Convert pounds (lb) to metric tons (t) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
t = lb × 0.00045359237
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Formula
t = lb × 0.00045359237
lb = t ÷ 0.00045359237
Conversion table
| 1 lb | 0.000454 t |
| 5 lb | 0.002268 t |
| 10 lb | 0.004536 t |
| 20 lb | 0.009072 t |
| 50 lb | 0.022680 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359 t |
| 500 lb | 0.226796 t |
| 1000 lb | 0.453592 t |
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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 metric ton (t). A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.
How do I convert pounds to metric tons?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237 to get the equivalent value in metric tons. For example, 5 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.002268 t.
Is the pound to metric ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.00045359237, 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 metric ton values.
Can I convert metric tons back to pounds?
Yes. Multiply the metric tons value by 2204.62262185, or divide it by 0.00045359237, to convert back to pounds.
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About this conversion
This page converts pounds (lb) into metric tons (t) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Pound-to-Metric ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is t = lb × 0.00045359237, based on the standard definitions of pound and metric 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. Metric ton: A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms.