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Lbs to Tonnes Converter (Pounds to Metric Tons)

1 pound = 0.00045359237 metric tons. To convert lb to t, multiply by 0.00045359237, or divide by 2,204.622622.

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100 lb = 0.04536 t

1 lb
0.0004536 t
1 t
2,204.6226 lb
10 lb
0.004536 t
100 lb
0.04536 t

How to convert lbs to Tonnes

1 pound equals 0.00045359237 metric tons, so the conversion is a single multiplication.

t = lb × 0.00045359237

Example: 150 lb × 0.00045359237 = 0.06804 t.

About the pound

Pound (lb)

The pound used in the US is the international avoirdupois pound, fixed in 1959 at exactly 0.45359237 kg. Its “lb” symbol comes from the Roman libra. It's the everyday unit for body weight, groceries and shipping in the US.

1 pound in every weight unit

Kilograms0.4536 kgGrams453.592 gOunces16 ozStone0.07143 st
Milligrams453,592.37 mg
Metric Tons0.0004536 tShort Tons (US)0.0005 ton
Long Tons (UK)0.0004464 LT
Carats2,267.962 ct
Grains7,000 gr
Troy Ounces14.583 oz t
Troy Pounds1.215 lb t
Pennyweights291.667 dwt
Micrograms453,592,370 µg
Slugs0.03108 slug
Hundredweight (US)0.01 US cwt
Hundredweight (UK)0.008929 UK cwt
Tonnes to lbsReverse conversionlbs to kg1 lb = 0.4536 kgkg to lbs1 kg = 2.2046 lboz to lbs1 oz = 0.0625 lblbs to oz1 lb = 16 ozGrams to lbs1 g = 0.002205 lblbs to Grams1 lb = 453.5924 gStone to lbs1 st = 14 lblbs to Stone1 lb = 0.07143 stTons to lbs1 ton = 2,000 lblbs to Tons1 lb = 0.0005 ton

Quick answers

How many ounces in a pound?16 ouncesHow many grams in an ounce?28.35 gramsHow many pounds in a ton?2,000 pounds

lbs to Tonnes FAQ

How many metric tons are in a pound?

1 pound = 0.00045359237 metric tons.

How many pounds are in a metric ton?

1 metric ton = 2,204.622622 pounds.

How do I convert lb to t?

Use t = lb × 0.00045359237. For example, 10 lb = 0.004536 t.

Can I print this lbs to Tonnes chart?

Yes. Use "Print / Save PDF" next to the converter for a one-page chart, or "Download CSV" to open it in Excel or Google Sheets.