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Convert Pound to Ton (short, US)

Convert pounds to tons (short, us) instantly. 1 pound = 0.0005 ton (short, us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (short, US) to Pound converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Pound

What is a pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Origin of the pound

From Latin 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight); the symbol lb comes from 'libra'.

Where it is used

The primary weight unit in the United States and informally in the UK.

When and where it was developed

The international avoirdupois pound was fixed in the 1959 yard-and-pound agreement.

Avoirdupois

Ton (short, US)

What is a ton (short, us)?

The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (short, us)

The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US industry, mining, and commodity output.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within US customary units.

Pound to Ton (short, US) conversion formula

The relationship between pounds and tons (short, us):

1 lb = 0.0005 sh tn
1 sh tn = 2000 lb

To convert pounds to tons (short, us), multiply the value in pounds by 0.0005. To reverse, multiply tons (short, us) by 2000.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (short, us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (short, US) to Pound converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert pounds to tons (short, us)

  1. Write down the value in pounds (lb).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0005.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (short, us) value by 2000.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 lb to sh tn:
1 × 0.0005 = 0.0005 sh tn

Example 2 — Convert 100 lb to sh tn:
100 × 0.0005 = 0.05 sh tn

Real-world example — Reference scenario in case of fallback

Conversion between human-scale length units is the everyday workflow of architecture, athletics, and apparel design — three of the most common contexts that span metric and imperial systems.

1 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0005 sh tn

Real-world example — Adult height conversion

A 1.8-pound-tall person measures a value in tons (short, us) that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.

1.8 lb × 0.0005 = 0.0009 sh tn

Real-world example — Fabric purchase length

Two pounds of fabric equals a value in tons (short, us) essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.

2 lb × 0.0005 = 0.001 sh tn

Pound to Ton (short, US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting pounds to tons (short, us):

Pound [lb]Ton (short, US) [sh tn]
0.015e-6
0.15e-5
10.0005
20.001
30.0015
40.002
50.0025
100.005
200.01
300.015
400.02
500.025
1000.05
5000.25
10000.5

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (short, us) is 1 pound?
1 pound equals 0.0005 ton (short, us).
How do I convert pounds to tons (short, us)?
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.0005 to get tons (short, us).
How do I convert tons (short, us) back to pounds?
Multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 2000, or use the Ton (short, US) to Pound converter.
How many tons (short, us) is 100 pounds?
100 pounds equals 0.05 tons (short, us), because 100 × 0.0005 = 0.05.

Convert Pound to other weight units

Show all Pound conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Pound to Attogram (ag) Pound to Femtogram (fg) Pound to Picogram (pg) Pound to Nanogram (ng) Pound to Microgram (µg) Pound to Milligram (mg) Pound to Centigram (cg) Pound to Decigram (dg) Pound to Gram (g) Pound to Dekagram (dag) Pound to Hectogram (hg) Pound to Kilogram (kg) Pound to Quintal (metric) (q) Pound to Metric Ton (t) Pound to Gigagram (Gg) Pound to Teragram (Tg) Pound to Petagram (Pg) Pound to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Pound to Grain (gr) Pound to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Pound to Ounce (oz) Pound to Clove (clove) Pound to Stone (US) (st) Pound to Stone (UK) (st) Pound to Quarter (US) (qr) Pound to Quarter (UK) (qr) Pound to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Pound to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Pound to Wey (wey) Pound to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Pound to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Pound to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Pound to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Pound to Carat (metric) (ct) Pound to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Pound to Pennyweight (dwt) Pound to Momme (mom) Pound to Mace (mace) Pound to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Pound to Troy Ounce (oz t) Pound to Tael (tael) Pound to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Pound to Ratti (ratti) Pound to Masha (masha) Pound to Tola (tola) Pound to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Pound to Seer (Ser) (seer) Pound to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Pound to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Pound to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Pound to Muon Mass (mµ) Pound to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Pound to Proton Mass (mp) Pound to Neutron Mass (mn) Pound to Deuteron Mass (md) Pound to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Pound to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Pound to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Pound to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Pound to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Pound to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Pound to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Pound to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Pound to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Pound to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Pound to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Pound to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Pound to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Pound to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Pound to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Pound to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Pound to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Pound to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Pound to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Pound to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Pound to Poundal (pdl) Pound to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Pound to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Pound to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Pound to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 lb = 0.0005 sh tn) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.