Pounds to Tons (US) Converter
Convert pounds (lb) to tons (US) (ton) instantly. Type a value above and the result updates while you type. 1 pound equals 0.0005 tons (US).
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The formula
1 pound = 0.0005 tons (US)
Multiply the pounds value by 0.0005 to get tons (US). Or divide by 2000 to go the other way.
Pounds to tons (US) conversion table
| lb | ton |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 4 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 6 | 0.003 |
| 7 | 0.0035 |
| 8 | 0.004 |
| 9 | 0.0045 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 15 | 0.0075 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.0125 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 75 | 0.0375 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
Worked examples
- 5 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0025 ton
- 30 lb × 0.0005 = 0.015 ton
- 165 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0825 ton
Conversion factors follow the exact international definitions (SI/BIPM; imperial units per the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, maintained by NIST). NIST unit conversion reference
Factors last verified August 2026 · Built by Jeffrey Tepper.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tons (US) are in 1 pound?
1 pound equals 0.0005 tons (US) (lb → ton).
How do you convert pounds to tons (US)?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005. For example: 10 lb × 0.0005 = 0.005 ton.
What is 150 lb in ton?
150 lb equals 0.075 ton.
Which is bigger: 1 pound or 1 ton (US)?
1 ton (US) is bigger: 1 pound is only 0.0005 tons (US).