Tonnage Calculator
Convert pounds to tons and kilograms with this simple weight converter.
Tonnage Results
Kilograms453.59
Short Tons (US)0.5000
Metric Tons0.4536
Long Tons (UK)0.4464
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pounds in a ton?
2,000 pounds = 1 short ton (US). 2,240 pounds = 1 long ton (UK). 1,000 kilograms = 1 metric tonne.
What is the difference between ton and tonne?
Ton (short ton) = 2,000 lbs. Tonne (metric ton) = 1,000 kg = 2,204.6 lbs. Long ton (UK) = 2,240 lbs.
How many tons is 10,000 pounds?
10,000 lbs / 2,000 = 5 short tons. In metric: 10,000 lbs = 4,536 kg / 1,000 = 4.54 metric tonnes.