How to convert short tons to pounds
Formula: lb = ton (US) × 2,000
Worked example: 10 ton (US) → 10 × 2,000 = 20,000 lb
Short tons to pounds conversion chart
| Short tons (ton (US)) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton (US) | 2,000 lb |
| 2 ton (US) | 4,000 lb |
| 3 ton (US) | 6,000 lb |
| 4 ton (US) | 8,000 lb |
| 5 ton (US) | 10,000 lb |
| 6 ton (US) | 12,000 lb |
| 7 ton (US) | 14,000 lb |
| 8 ton (US) | 16,000 lb |
| 9 ton (US) | 18,000 lb |
| 10 ton (US) | 20,000 lb |
| 12 ton (US) | 24,000 lb |
| 15 ton (US) | 30,000 lb |
| 20 ton (US) | 40,000 lb |
| 25 ton (US) | 50,000 lb |
| 30 ton (US) | 60,000 lb |
| 40 ton (US) | 80,000 lb |
| 50 ton (US) | 100,000 lb |
| 75 ton (US) | 150,000 lb |
| 100 ton (US) | 200,000 lb |
| 250 ton (US) | 500,000 lb |
| 500 ton (US) | 1,000,000 lb |
| 1,000 ton (US) | 2,000,000 lb |
What is a short ton?
The short ton is the US ton: 2,000 pounds, about 907.18 kilograms. Truck payloads, gravel, coal and steel deliveries in the United States are quoted in short tons, usually just called tons.
What is a pound?
The international avoirdupois pound has been exactly 0.45359237 kilogram since 1959, and holds 16 ounces. It is the US unit for body weight, groceries, shipping and gym plates. The abbreviation lb comes from libra, the Roman pound.