Pound (lb) to US Ton Conversion
Convert pound (lb) to us ton with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Pound (lb) = 0 US Ton
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About Pound (lb) to US Ton Conversion
Converting from Pound (lb) to US Ton is a common weight conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pound (lb) and us ton, providing instant results with high precision.
Pound (lb)
Definition: A pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the US customary and British imperial systems, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
History: Derived from the Roman libra, the pound has been used in various forms for centuries and was standardized in the 1959 international agreement.
Current use: Widely used in the United States and some other countries for body weight, food packaging, and goods.
US Ton
Definition: The US ton (also known as a short ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.18 kilograms.
History: Established in the US customary system based on earlier British definitions before the imperial ton was standardized.
Current use: Used primarily in the United States for measuring large weights like vehicles, waste, or construction materials.
Details
- From: Pound (lb)
- To: US Ton
- Formula: 1 lb = 0.0005000000 US Ton
- Example: 25 lb = 0.0125000000 US Ton
Pound (lb) to US Ton Conversion Table
| Pound (lb) | US Ton |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000005 |
| 0.1 | 0.00005 |
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 1000 | 0.5 |