How to Convert Short Tons to Pounds
To convert short tons to pounds, multiply the value by 2000.
The Formula
Pounds = Short Tons × 2000
Key Fact
1 short ton = 2000 pounds
Tip: To convert pounds back to short tons, divide by 2000.
Short Tons to Pounds
Convert short tons (ton) to pounds (lb) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
ton
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1 ton = 2000 lb
Full precision:2000 lb
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 short tons to pounds, we multiply by 2000 because one short ton equals exactly 2000 pounds.
1 short ton = 2000 pounds
Since each short ton contains 2000 pounds, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 2000 = 2000 pounds
So 1 short tons = 2000 pounds.
Quick check: 2000 ÷ 2000 = 1 short tons
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ton = 2000 lb
1 × 2000 = 2000
1 × 2000 = 2000
Example 2: 5 ton = 10000.01 lb
5 × 2000 = 10000.01
5 × 2000 = 10000.01
Example 3: 10 ton = 20000.02 lb
10 × 2000 = 20000.02
10 × 2000 = 20000.02
Short Tons to Pounds Table
| Short Tons | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 2000 lb |
| 2 ton | 4000 lb |
| 5 ton | 10000.01 lb |
| 10 ton | 20000.02 lb |
| 20 ton | 40000.04 lb |
| 25 ton | 50000.06 lb |
| 50 ton | 100000.11 lb |
| 100 ton | 200000.22 lb |
| 250 ton | 500000.55 lb |
| 500 ton | 1000001.1 lb |
| 1000 ton | 2000002.2 lb |
1 Short Ton in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ton = |
|---|---|
| Short Tons to Metric Tons | 0.90718 t |
| Short Tons to Kilograms | 907.185 kg |
| Short Tons to Grams | 907185 g |
| Short Tons to Milligrams | 907185000 mg |
| Short Tons to Micrograms | 9.0718e+11 μg |
| Short Tons to Long Tons | 0.89285 long ton |
| Short Tons to Pounds | 2000 lb |
| Short Tons to Ounces | 32000.04 oz |
| Short Tons to Stones | 142.857 st |
| Short Tons to Carats | 4535925 ct |
| Short Tons to Grains | 14000006.17 gr |
| Short Tons to Troy Ounces | 29166.65 oz t |
| Short Tons to Troy Pounds | 2430.55 lb t |
| Short Tons to Quintals | 9.0718 q |