Density and Mass
ton (US)tolb
Convert short tons (US tons) (ton (US)) to pounds (avoirdupois) (lb).
Factor1 ton (US) = 2000 lb
Converter
ton (US)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
lb
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
lb = ton (US) × 2000
Multiply any value in short tons (US tons) by 2000 to obtain the value in pounds (avoirdupois).
Worked example
Convert 1 ton (US) to lb.
- 01Start with 1 ton (US).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 2000 = 2000 lb.
Result1 ton (US) = 2000 lb
Conversion table
| ton (US) | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 |
| 2 | 4000 |
| 5 | 10000 |
| 10 | 20000 |
| 20 | 40000 |
| 50 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 100 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 4.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 1.0000e+6 |
| 1000 | 2.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ton (US) to lb?
1 ton (US) equals 2000 lb. To convert, multiply the value in short tons (US tons) by 2000.
How do I convert 1 ton (US) to lb?
1 ton (US) = 2000 lb. For any value, multiply by 2000.
How do I convert lb back to ton (US)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0005. So 1 lb = 0.0005 ton (US).
When would I need to convert short ton (US ton) to pound (avoirdupois)?
Mass conversions appear in material balances, reagent dosing, and reconciling vendor specifications across imperial/metric systems.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).