Online calculator to convert short tons to pounds (T to lb) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Weight or Mass units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between short tons and pounds.
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.
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.
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 short ton to lb is:
lb = short ton x 2,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from short tons to pounds (T to lb).
Short Ton to Pound Conversion Example
Task: Convert 3 short tons to pounds (show work) Formula: short tons x 2,000 = lb Calculations: 3 short tons x 2,000 = 6,000 lb Result: 3 short tons is equal to 6,000 lb
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from short tons to lb.
Short Tons to Pounds Conversion Chart
| short tons (T) | pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 short tons | 2,000 lb |
| 2 short tons | 4,000 lb |
| 3 short tons | 6,000 lb |
| 4 short tons | 8,000 lb |
| 5 short tons | 10,000 lb |
| 6 short tons | 12,000 lb |
| 7 short tons | 14,000 lb |
| 8 short tons | 16,000 lb |
| 9 short tons | 18,000 lb |
| 10 short tons | 20,000 lb |
| 20 short tons | 40,000 lb |
| 30 short tons | 60,000 lb |
| 40 short tons | 80,000 lb |
| 50 short tons | 100,000 lb |
| 75 short tons | 150,000 lb |
| 100 short tons | 200,000 lb |
| 250 short tons | 500,000 lb |
| 500 short tons | 1,000,000 lb |
| 750 short tons | 1,500,000 lb |
| 1,000 short tons | 2,000,000 lb |
| 2,500 short tons | 5,000,000 lb |
| 5,000 short tons | 10,000,000 lb |
| 7,500 short tons | 15,000,000 lb |
| 10,000 short tons | 20,000,000 lb |
| 25,000 short tons | 50,000,000 lb |
| 50,000 short tons | 100,000,000 lb |
| 75,000 short tons | 150,000,000 lb |
| 100,000 short tons | 200,000,000 lb |
| 250,000 short tons | 500,000,000 lb |
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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