Convert pounds to short ton (us)s
1 lb = 0.0005 tn — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
0.0005tn
As a fraction: 1/2000
1 lb = 0.0005 tn
How to convert pounds to short ton (us)s
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005 to get short ton (us)s.
The exact factor is 0.0005 — as a fraction, 1/2000.
Pound: Exactly 0.453 592 37 kg since 1959.
Pound to Short ton (US) conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Short ton (US)s (tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 |
| 2 lb | 0.001 |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 |
| 10 lb | 0.005 |
| 20 lb | 0.01 |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 |
| 50 lb | 0.025 |
| 100 lb | 0.05 |
| 250 lb | 0.125 |
| 500 lb | 0.25 |
| 1000 lb | 0.5 |
Short ton (US) to Pound conversion table
| Short ton (US)s (tn) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 tn | 2000 |
| 2 tn | 4000 |
| 3 tn | 6000 |
| 5 tn | 10 000 |
| 10 tn | 20 000 |
| 20 tn | 40 000 |
| 25 tn | 50 000 |
| 50 tn | 100 000 |
| 100 tn | 200 000 |
| 250 tn | 500 000 |
| 500 tn | 1 000 000 |
| 1000 tn | 2 000 000 |
Frequently asked
How many short ton (us)s are in a pound?
One pound equals 0.0005 short ton (us)s (lb → tn). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert pounds to short ton (us)s?
Multiply the number of pounds by 0.0005 to get short ton (us)s.
What is 1 tn in pounds?
One short ton (us) is 2000 pounds.
What is 10 lb in tn?
10 lb = 0.005 tn.
What exactly is a pound?
Exactly 0.453 592 37 kg since 1959.