Pounds to Short Tons
Convert pounds to short tons instantly. 1 lb = 0.0005 ton. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert pounds to short tons
To convert pounds to short tons, divide by 2,000 (multiply by 0.0005). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
ton = lb × 0.0005
Pounds to Short Tons conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Pounds | Short Tons |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 3 lb | 0.0015 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| 20 lb | 0.01 ton |
| 25 lb | 0.0125 ton |
| 50 lb | 0.025 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton |
| 500 lb | 0.25 ton |
| 1,000 lb | 0.5 ton |
What is a pound?
Exactly 0.45359237 kg by international agreement.
What is a short ton?
2,000 pounds — the US ton. Distinct from the metric tonne and the long ton.
The formula
ton = lb × 0.0005
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Pounds to Short Tons
- Type the number of pounds you want to convert.
- Read the result in short tons straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked short tons to pounds page.
Pounds to Short Tons — frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in a pound?
One pound equals 0.0005 ton. ton = lb × 0.0005
What is the formula to convert pounds to short tons?
The formula is ton = lb × 0.0005. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert short tons back to pounds?
Divide instead of multiplying: one short ton is 2,000 lb. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this pounds to short tons free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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