Convert Pounds to Metric Tons
1 lb = 0.000453592 t
Conversion Table
| pounds (lb) | metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000226796 |
| 1 | 0.000453592 |
| 2 | 0.000907184 |
| 5 | 0.00226796 |
| 10 | 0.00453592 |
| 25 | 0.0113398 |
| 50 | 0.0226796 |
| 100 | 0.0453592 |
| 250 | 0.113398 |
| 500 | 0.226796 |
| 1000 | 0.453592 |
How to Convert pounds to metric tons
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 lb = 0.00453592 t
Related Converters
About pounds and metric tons
The Conversion Formula
To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 lb = 0.000453592 t. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 lb to metric tons: 25 × 0.000453592 = 0.0113398 t. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000453592, or equivalently multiply by 2204.62.
About pounds
The pound (lb) traces its roots to the Roman 'libra', which is why its abbreviation is 'lb'. The modern 'avoirdupois pound' was standardized in 1959 to be exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, creating a bridge between the imperial and metric worlds. While the UK has officially adopted metric, the pound remains the cultural standard for body weight there (often via 'stones') and is the official unit of weight in the United States. pounds are commonly used in Body weight (US), Grocery produce (US), Baby birth weight, and Dumbbells and kettlebells (US), Boxing weight classes.
A loaf of sandwich bread weighs about 1 pound.
About metric tons
The metric ton (often spelled 'tonne' outside the US) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It was adopted to measure heavy loads without dealing with huge numbers of kilograms. It is distinct from the imperial 'long ton' (UK) and the 'short ton' (US), which are based on pounds. The metric ton is the standard for international trade in commodities like grain, oil, and iron ore. metric tons are commonly used in Vehicle weight ratings, Cargo ship capacity, Agricultural harvest yields, and Carbon emission measurement, Elephant weight estimation.
A compact car weighs approximately 1 metric ton.
When Would You Convert pounds to metric tons?
Converting between pounds and metric tons is one of the most common weight conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 lb = 0.000453592 t) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.