Pounds to Tons Converter
Type a value in pounds to see it in tons as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
- 5,000 ÷ 2,000 = 2.5 tons
| lb | tons |
|---|---|
| 100 lb | 0.05 tons |
| 250 lb | 0.125 tons |
| 500 lb | 0.25 tons |
| 750 lb | 0.375 tons |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 tons |
| 1,500 lb | 0.75 tons |
| 2,000 lb | 1 ton |
| 2,500 lb | 1.25 tons |
| 3,000 lb | 1.5 tons |
| 4,000 lb | 2 tons |
| 5,000 lb | 2.5 tons |
| 6,000 lb | 3 tons |
| 7,000 lb | 3.5 tons |
| 8,000 lb | 4 tons |
| 10,000 lb | 5 tons |
| 12,000 lb | 6 tons |
| 15,000 lb | 7.5 tons |
| 20,000 lb | 10 tons |
| 25,000 lb | 12.5 tons |
| 40,000 lb | 20 tons |
| 50,000 lb | 25 tons |
| 80,000 lb | 40 tons |
| tons | lb |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tons | 200 lb |
| 0.25 tons | 500 lb |
| 0.5 tons | 1,000 lb |
| 0.75 tons | 1,500 lb |
| 1 ton | 2,000 lb |
| 1.5 tons | 3,000 lb |
| 2 tons | 4,000 lb |
| 2.5 tons | 5,000 lb |
| 3 tons | 6,000 lb |
| 4 tons | 8,000 lb |
| 5 tons | 10,000 lb |
| 6 tons | 12,000 lb |
How to convert pounds to tons
1 pound = 0.0005 tons. To convert pounds to tons, divide by 2,000 (or multiply by 0.0005). The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, exactly 907.18474 kg (a metric tonne is 1,000 kg).
Worked examples
- 1,000 pounds = 0.5 tons (1,000 ÷ 2,000)
- 5,000 pounds = 2.5 tons (5,000 ÷ 2,000)
- 20,000 pounds = 10 tons (20,000 ÷ 2,000)
Where this conversion comes up
Pounds are used for body weight, groceries and gym plates in the US; tons for trucks, gravel, AC capacity and shipping in the US. Divide by 2,000 for US short tons: a 4,000 lb car is 2 tons and the 80,000 lb interstate truck limit is 40 tons. Use 2,204.6 lb per tonne for metric.
Quick estimate
Divide by 2,000, or halve it and drop three zeros.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying instead of dividing. A ton is larger than a pound, so the number of tons must come out smaller: 1,000 pounds = 0.5 tons.
Going the other way? Use the tons to pounds converter. Related weight converters: grams to ounces, oz to grams, oz to lbs, lbs to oz, grams to pounds, pounds to grams.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert pounds to tons?
Multiply the pounds by 0.0005 (or divide by 2,000). For example, 5,000 pounds is 2.5 tons.
How many tons are in one pound?
One pound is 0.0005 tons. The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg.
What is 20,000 pounds in tons?
20,000 pounds is 10 tons.
Is there a quick way to estimate pounds to tons?
Divide by 2,000, or halve it and drop three zeros.