An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Pounds to Short tons
Convert pounds (lb) to short tons (ton) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
ton = lb × 0.0005
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Formula
ton = lb × 0.0005
lb = ton ÷ 0.0005
Conversion table
| 1 lb | 0.000500 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.002500 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005000 ton |
| 20 lb | 0.010000 ton |
| 50 lb | 0.025000 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.050000 ton |
| 500 lb | 0.250000 ton |
| 1000 lb | 0.500000 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 short ton (ton). A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
How do I convert pounds to short tons?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005 to get the equivalent value in short tons. For example, 5 lb × 0.0005 = 0.002500 ton.
Is the pound to short ton conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 0.0005, 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 short ton values.
Can I convert short tons back to pounds?
Yes. Multiply the short tons value by 2000, or divide it by 0.0005, to convert back to pounds.
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About this conversion
This page converts pounds (lb) into short tons (ton) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Pound-to-Short ton conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is ton = lb × 0.0005, based on the standard definitions of pound and short 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. Short ton: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.