Online calculator to convert pounds to long tons (lb to long tn) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Convert pounds to long tons
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between pounds and long tons.
What is a pound (lb)?
A pound is a unit of mass in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for pound is lb or lbs. There are 2,240 pounds in a long ton.
What is a long ton (long tn)?
A long ton is a unit of mass in the Imperial System. The symbol for long ton is long tn. There are 0.00044643 long tons in a pound. A long ton is commonly referred to as an Imperial ton.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from lb to long ton is:
long ton = lb ÷ 2,240
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from pounds to long tons (lb to long tn).
Pound to Long Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 450 pounds to long tons (show work) Formula: lb ÷ 2,240 = long ton Calculations: 450 lb ÷ 2,240 = 0.20089286 long tons Result: 450 lb is equal to 0.20089286 long tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from lb to long ton.
Pounds to Long Tons Conversion Chart
| pounds (lb) | long tons (long tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.00044643 long tn |
| 2 lb | 0.00089286 long tn |
| 3 lb | 0.00133929 long tn |
| 4 lb | 0.00178571 long tn |
| 5 lb | 0.00223214 long tn |
| 6 lb | 0.00267857 long tn |
| 7 lb | 0.003125 long tn |
| 8 lb | 0.00357143 long tn |
| 9 lb | 0.00401786 long tn |
| 10 lb | 0.00446429 long tn |
| 20 lb | 0.00892857 long tn |
| 30 lb | 0.01339286 long tn |
| 40 lb | 0.01785714 long tn |
| 50 lb | 0.02232143 long tn |
| 75 lb | 0.03348214 long tn |
| 100 lb | 0.04464286 long tn |
| 250 lb | 0.11160714 long tn |
| 500 lb | 0.22321429 long tn |
| 750 lb | 0.33482143 long tn |
| 1,000 lb | 0.44642857 long tn |
| 2,500 lb | 1.11607143 long tn |
| 5,000 lb | 2.23214286 long tn |
| 7,500 lb | 3.34821429 long tn |
| 10,000 lb | 4.46428571 long tn |
| 25,000 lb | 11.16071429 long tn |
| 50,000 lb | 22.32142857 long tn |
| 75,000 lb | 33.48214286 long tn |
| 100,000 lb | 44.64285714 long tn |
| 250,000 lb | 111.60714286 long tn |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Weight or Mass units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| ounces | oz | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| pounds | lbs or lb | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| stones | st | Imperial System |
| short tons (US tons) | T | US Customary Units |
| long tons (Imperial tons) | long tn | Imperial System |
| nanograms | ng | Metric System |
| micrograms | mcg or μg | Metric System |
| milligrams | mg | Metric System |
| centigrams | cg | Metric System |
| decigrams | dg | Metric System |
| grams | g | Metric System |
| decagrams | dag or dkg | Metric System |
| hectograms | hg | Metric System |
| kilograms | kg | Metric System |
| metric tons (tonnes) | t | Metric System |
| gigagrams | Gg | Metric System |
| teragrams | Tg | Metric System |
Note: For Weight and Mass conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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