A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Short tons to Pounds
Convert short tons (ton) to pounds (lb) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
lb = ton × 2000
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Formula
lb = ton × 2000
ton = lb ÷ 2000
Conversion table
| 1 ton | 2000.000000 lb |
| 5 ton | 10000.000000 lb |
| 10 ton | 20000.000000 lb |
| 20 ton | 40000.000000 lb |
| 50 ton | 100000.000000 lb |
| 100 ton | 200000.000000 lb |
| 500 ton | 1000000.000000 lb |
| 1000 ton | 2000000.000000 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the short ton (ton). A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
How do I convert short tons to pounds?
Multiply the number of short tons by 2000 to get the equivalent value in pounds. For example, 5 ton × 2000 = 10000.000000 lb.
Is the short ton to pound conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 2000, 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 short ton and pound values.
Can I convert pounds back to short tons?
Yes. Multiply the pounds value by 0.0005, or divide it by 2000, to convert back to short tons.
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About this conversion
This page converts short tons (ton) into pounds (lb) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Short ton-to-Pound conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is lb = ton × 2000, based on the standard definitions of short ton and pound.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Short ton: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds. Pound: An avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.