Online calculator to convert pounds to short tons (lb to T) 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 short tons
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between pounds and short 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 2,000 pounds in a short ton.
What is a short ton (T)?
A short ton is a unit of mass in US Customary Units. The symbol for short ton is T. There are 0.0005 short tons in a pound. A short ton is commonly referred to as a ton or US 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 short ton is:
short ton = lb ÷ 2,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from pounds to short tons (lb to T).
Pound to Short Ton Conversion Example
Task: Convert 500 pounds to short tons (show work) Formula: lb ÷ 2,000 = short tons Calculations: 500 lb ÷ 2,000 = 0.25 short tons Result: 500 lb is equal to 0.25 short tons
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from lb to short tons.
Pounds to Short Tons Conversion Chart
| pounds (lb) | short tons (T) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 short tons |
| 2 lb | 0.001 short tons |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 short tons |
| 4 lb | 0.002 short tons |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 short tons |
| 6 lb | 0.003 short tons |
| 7 lb | 0.0035 short tons |
| 8 lb | 0.004 short tons |
| 9 lb | 0.0045 short tons |
| 10 lb | 0.005 short tons |
| 20 lb | 0.01 short tons |
| 30 lb | 0.015 short tons |
| 40 lb | 0.02 short tons |
| 50 lb | 0.025 short tons |
| 75 lb | 0.0375 short tons |
| 100 lb | 0.05 short tons |
| 250 lb | 0.125 short tons |
| 500 lb | 0.25 short tons |
| 750 lb | 0.375 short tons |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 short tons |
| 2,500 lb | 1.25 short tons |
| 5,000 lb | 2.5 short tons |
| 7,500 lb | 3.75 short tons |
| 10,000 lb | 5 short tons |
| 25,000 lb | 12.5 short tons |
| 50,000 lb | 25 short tons |
| 75,000 lb | 37.5 short tons |
| 100,000 lb | 50 short tons |
| 250,000 lb | 125 short tons |
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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