How many pounds in a ton?
Answer
2,000 pounds
1 short ton (US) = 2,000 pounds (ton → lb)
A US (short) ton is exactly 2,000 pounds.
A UK (long) ton is 2,240 pounds, and a metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg, about 2,204.62 pounds.
Short Tons (US) to pounds
| Short Tons (US) | Pounds |
|---|---|
| ¼ | 500 |
| ½ | 1,000 |
| ¾ | 1,500 |
| 1 | 2,000 |
| 1½ | 3,000 |
| 2 | 4,000 |
| 3 | 6,000 |
| 4 | 8,000 |
| 5 | 10,000 |
| 10 | 20,000 |
| 20 | 40,000 |
| 50 | 100,000 |
| 100 | 200,000 |