US tons to Pounds Converter
Convert US tons to pounds instantly. 1 ton = 2,000 lb. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert US tons to pounds
pounds = US tons × 2,000
One US ton equals 2,000 pounds, so to convert US tons to pounds you multiply by 2,000. Going the other way, one pound is 5.0000e-4 US tons. Both units measure weight & mass, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 US tons = 20,000 pounds. Multiply your US ton figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
US tons to pounds table
| US tons (ton) | pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,000 |
| 2 | 4,000 |
| 3 | 6,000 |
| 5 | 10,000 |
| 10 | 20,000 |
| 20 | 40,000 |
| 25 | 50,000 |
| 50 | 100,000 |
| 100 | 200,000 |
| 250 | 500,000 |
| 500 | 1,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 2,000,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a US ton?
One US ton equals 2,000 pounds. So to convert, multiply the number of US tons by 2,000.
How do I convert US tons to pounds?
Multiply by 2,000, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.