Pound → Short ton (lbs → ton)

1 lbs = 0.0005 ton
1 Pound (lbs) = 0.0005 Short ton (ton).

Pound (lbs):


Short ton (ton):

If you want to reverse convert, use Short ton → Pound. 1 ton = 2000 lbs. You can also explore the full Mass converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Pound to Short ton formula: value in ton = value in lbs × 0.0005.

Short ton to Pound formula: value in lbs = value in ton × 2000.

How to convert Pound to Short ton

To convert Pound to Short ton, multiply the value in lbs by 0.0005. This gives the result in ton.

For example, 1 lbs = 0.0005 ton and 10 lbs = 0.005 ton.

What is Pound?

Pound (lb): Common in US trade and weighing. Here it measures mass, not pound-force. 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.

What is Short ton?

Short ton (ton): A US freight and trade unit. It is not interchangeable with the metric or imperial ton. 1 ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg.

FAQ

Pound → other Mass units

• 1 pound → kilogram = 0.45359237 kilogram
• 1 pound → metric ton = 0.00045359237 metric ton
• 1 pound → gram = 453.59237 gram
• 1 pound = 453592.37 milligram
• 1 pound = 453592370 microgram
• 1 pound → quintal = 0.0045359237 quintal
• 1 pound → ounce = 16.00000001411 ounce
• 1 pound → grain = 7000 grain
• 1 pound → stone = 0.071428571428571 stone
• 1 pound → long ton = 0.00044642857090132 long ton
• 1 pound → carat = 2267.96185 carat
• 1 pound → short ton = 0.0005 short ton

Pound → Short ton Table

The table below shows common values from Pound to Short ton and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Short ton → Pound Table

Short ton → Pound

The reverse value is 1 ton = 2000 lbs.