How to Convert Pounds to Long Tons
To convert pounds to long tons, divide the value by 2240.01.
The Formula
Long Tons = Pounds ÷ 2240.01
Key Fact
1 long ton = 2240.01 pounds
Tip: To convert long tons back to pounds, multiply by 2240.01.
Pounds to Long Tons
Convert pounds (lb) to long tons (long ton) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
lb
long ton
1 lb = 0.000446 long ton
Full precision:0.00044643 long ton
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 pounds to long tons, we divide by 2240.01 because one long ton equals exactly 2240.01 pounds.
1 long ton = 2240.01 pounds
Since there are 2240.01 pounds in every long ton, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.000446 long tons
So 1 pounds = 0.000446 long tons.
Quick check: 0.000446 × 2240.01 = 1 pounds
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 lb = 0.000446 long ton
1 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.000446
1 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.000446
Example 2: 5 lb = 0.002232 long ton
5 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.002232
5 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.002232
Example 3: 10 lb = 0.004464 long ton
10 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.004464
10 ÷ 2240.01 = 0.004464
Pounds to Long Tons Table
| Pounds | Long Tons |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.000446 long ton |
| 2 lb | 0.000893 long ton |
| 5 lb | 0.002232 long ton |
| 10 lb | 0.004464 long ton |
| 20 lb | 0.008929 long ton |
| 25 lb | 0.011161 long ton |
| 50 lb | 0.022321 long ton |
| 100 lb | 0.044643 long ton |
| 250 lb | 0.11161 long ton |
| 500 lb | 0.22321 long ton |
| 1000 lb | 0.44643 long ton |
1 Pound in Other Units
| Unit | 1 lb = |
|---|---|
| Pounds to Metric Tons | 0.00045359 t |
| Pounds to kg | 0.45359 kg |
| Pounds to Grams | 453.592 g |
| Pounds to Milligrams | 453592 mg |
| Pounds to Micrograms | 453592000 μg |
| Pounds to Short Tons | 0.0005 ton |
| Pounds to Long Tons | 0.00044643 long ton |
| Pounds to Ounces | 16 oz |
| Pounds to Stones | 0.071429 st |
| Pounds to Carats | 2267.96 ct |
| Pounds to Grains | 7000 gr |
| Pounds to Troy Ounces | 14.5833 oz t |
| Pounds to Troy Pounds | 1.2153 lb t |
| Pounds to Quintals | 0.0045359 q |