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Pounds to Tons
Last updated: June 19, 2026
A weight conversion tool translating standard pounds (lb) to United States short tons (tn). One US short ton is defined as exactly 2,000 pounds.
Convert pounds to tons instantly. Read the conversion answers, the mathematical formula, and browse the reference lookup table.
Quick Answer
Convert pounds to tons. For example, 2,000 pounds is exactly equal to 1 US short ton.
Pounds to Tons
Bidirectional Pounds and Tons Converter
Compute exact pounds and US short tons values using the standard divisor.
Bidirectional live updates. Enter a number in either field to convert instantly.
Answer
1 tn
2000 lb = 1 tn
Pounds to Tons Reference Table
| Pounds (lb) | Tons (tn) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 500 lb | 0.25 tn | Quarter of a short ton |
| 1,000 lb | 0.50 tn | Half of a short ton |
| 2,000 lb | 1.00 tn | Exactly one short ton |
| 4,000 lb | 2.00 tn | Exactly two short tons |
| 10,000 lb | 5.00 tn | Exactly five short tons |
| 20,000 lb | 10.00 tn | Exactly ten short tons |
| 40,000 lb | 20.00 tn | Exactly twenty short tons |
Examples
2,000 lb
1 tn
How it works
To convert pounds (lb) to US short tons (tn), perform the following calculation:
Formula
tn = lb ÷ 2,000
Method
Divide the total pounds by 2,000 to find the equivalent weight in short tons.
Understanding Pounds and Tons Conversions
Converting pounds to tons is essential in logistics, manufacturing, and heavy construction to express large weight measurements. In the United States, a standard "short ton" is equal to exactly 2,000 pounds. This is different from the metric ton (1,000 kg or about 2,204.6 lbs) or the British imperial long ton (2,240 lbs).
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Frequently asked questions
Divide the pounds value by 2,000.
There are exactly 2,000 pounds in one US short ton.
For a quick estimate, divide the pounds by 2,000 (e.g. 6,000 pounds ÷ 2,000 = 3 tons).
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