Pounds to Short Tons (lb → ton (US)) — Free Online Converter

lb → ton (US) Reference Table

lb	ton (US)
0.001 lb	5e-7 ton (US)
0.002 lb	0.000001 ton (US)
0.003 lb	0.0000015 ton (US)
0.004 lb	0.000002 ton (US)
0.005 lb	0.0000025 ton (US)
0.006 lb	0.000003 ton (US)
0.007 lb	0.0000035 ton (US)
0.008 lb	0.000004 ton (US)
0.009 lb	0.0000045 ton (US)
0.01 lb	0.000005 ton (US)
0.02 lb	0.00001 ton (US)
0.03 lb	0.000015 ton (US)
0.04 lb	0.00002 ton (US)
0.05 lb	0.000025 ton (US)
0.06 lb	0.00003 ton (US)
0.07 lb	0.000035 ton (US)
0.08 lb	0.00004 ton (US)
0.09 lb	0.000045 ton (US)
0.1 lb	0.00005 ton (US)
0.2 lb	0.0001 ton (US)
0.3 lb	0.00015 ton (US)
0.4 lb	0.0002 ton (US)
0.5 lb	0.00025 ton (US)
0.6 lb	0.0003 ton (US)
0.7 lb	0.00035 ton (US)
0.8 lb	0.0004 ton (US)
0.9 lb	0.00045 ton (US)
1 lb	0.0005 ton (US)
1.5 lb	0.00075 ton (US)
2 lb	0.001 ton (US)
2.5 lb	0.00125 ton (US)
3 lb	0.0015 ton (US)
3.5 lb	0.00175 ton (US)
4 lb	0.002 ton (US)
4.5 lb	0.00225 ton (US)
5 lb	0.0025 ton (US)
5.5 lb	0.00275 ton (US)
6 lb	0.003 ton (US)
6.5 lb	0.00325 ton (US)
7 lb	0.0035 ton (US)
7.5 lb	0.00375 ton (US)
8 lb	0.004 ton (US)
8.5 lb	0.00425 ton (US)
9 lb	0.0045 ton (US)
9.5 lb	0.00475 ton (US)
10 lb	0.005 ton (US)
11 lb	0.0055 ton (US)
12 lb	0.006 ton (US)
13 lb	0.0065 ton (US)
14 lb	0.007 ton (US)
15 lb	0.0075 ton (US)
16 lb	0.008 ton (US)
17 lb	0.0085 ton (US)
18 lb	0.009 ton (US)
19 lb	0.0095 ton (US)
20 lb	0.01 ton (US)
25 lb	0.0125 ton (US)
30 lb	0.015 ton (US)
35 lb	0.0175 ton (US)
40 lb	0.02 ton (US)
45 lb	0.0225 ton (US)
50 lb	0.025 ton (US)
55 lb	0.0275 ton (US)
60 lb	0.03 ton (US)
65 lb	0.0325 ton (US)
70 lb	0.035 ton (US)
75 lb	0.0375 ton (US)
80 lb	0.04 ton (US)
85 lb	0.0425 ton (US)
90 lb	0.045 ton (US)
95 lb	0.0475 ton (US)
100 lb	0.05 ton (US)
120 lb	0.06 ton (US)
125 lb	0.0625 ton (US)
130 lb	0.065 ton (US)
140 lb	0.07 ton (US)
150 lb	0.075 ton (US)
160 lb	0.08 ton (US)
175 lb	0.0875 ton (US)
180 lb	0.09 ton (US)
200 lb	0.1 ton (US)
225 lb	0.1125 ton (US)
250 lb	0.125 ton (US)
275 lb	0.1375 ton (US)
300 lb	0.15 ton (US)
350 lb	0.175 ton (US)
400 lb	0.2 ton (US)
450 lb	0.225 ton (US)
500 lb	0.25 ton (US)
600 lb	0.3 ton (US)
700 lb	0.35 ton (US)
750 lb	0.375 ton (US)
800 lb	0.4 ton (US)
900 lb	0.45 ton (US)
1000 lb	0.5 ton (US)
1200 lb	0.6 ton (US)
1250 lb	0.625 ton (US)
1500 lb	0.75 ton (US)
1750 lb	0.875 ton (US)
2000 lb	1 ton (US)
2500 lb	1.25 ton (US)
3000 lb	1.5 ton (US)
4000 lb	2 ton (US)
4500 lb	2.25 ton (US)
5000 lb	2.5 ton (US)
6000 lb	3 ton (US)
7000 lb	3.5 ton (US)
7500 lb	3.75 ton (US)
8000 lb	4 ton (US)
9000 lb	4.5 ton (US)
10000 lb	5 ton (US)
15000 lb	7.5 ton (US)
20000 lb	10 ton (US)
25000 lb	12.5 ton (US)
50000 lb	25 ton (US)
75000 lb	37.5 ton (US)
100000 lb	50 ton (US)

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Pounds to Short Tons?

Converting between pounds (lb) and short tons (ton (US)) is one of the most common mass conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert lb to ton (US) saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from lb to ton (US) are vital in culinary arts, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Professional chefs and home bakers rely on precise ingredient conversions to replicate international recipes — a slight variation in flour or leavening agents can ruin the texture of a dish. In global shipping, freight costs and vehicle load limits depend on accurate weight calculations to ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations. Furthermore, in healthcare and chemistry, dosage calculations must be exact; confusing mass units can lead to ineffective treatments or dangerous overdoses. Reliable mass conversion ensures consistency across borders and disciplines.

How to Convert Pounds to Short Tons

To convert pounds to short tons, use the following formula:

ton (US) = lb × 0.0005

Example: 1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US)

For example, 5 lb = 0.0025 ton (US), 10 lb = 0.005 ton (US), and 100 lb = 0.05 ton (US). For larger values, 1000 lb = 0.5 ton (US). Conversely, 1 ton (US) = 2000 lb. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mass vs Weight: confusing mass (kg) with weight/force (Newtons or lbs-force).
Ton variations: mixing up Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), and Metric Tonne.
Ounce confusion: confusing Ounces (weight) with Fluid Ounces (volume).

Pro Tips

Kitchen scales: Use the 'Tare' button to zero out container weight.
Water weight: 1 Liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg (at 4°C). Useful benchmark.
Conversion rule: To get kg from lbs, divide by 2.2 (approx halve it).

What is a Pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the Imperial and US customary systems. The international avoirdupois pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959.

Pounds are the primary unit of weight in the United States and are widely used in the UK for body weight. Common uses include groceries, body mass, and engineering in the US.

What is a Short Ton?

A unit of mass in the US Customary system equal to 2,000 pounds.

The standard "ton" used in the US for freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many short tons are in 1 pound?

1 lb equals 0.0005 ton (US). This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert pounds to short tons?

Multiply the value in lb by the conversion factor. For example, 10 lb = 0.005 ton (US). Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the pounds to short tons conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert pounds to short tons offline?

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What is the difference between pounds and short tons?

Pounds (lb) and Short Tons (ton (US)) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US). Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Pounds → Short Tons