Pounds to Metric Tons Converter
How to convert pounds to metric tons
metric tons = pounds ÷ 2,204.62262
To convert pounds to metric tons, divide the number of pounds by 2,204.62262.
1 lb = 0.00045359237 t
Examples
- 1 lb ÷ 2,204.62262 = 0.00045359237 t
- 150 lb ÷ 2,204.62262 = 0.0680388555 t
Good to know
This is the metric ton (tonne) of 1,000 kg. The US (short) ton is 2,000 lb = 907.18474 kg and the imperial (long) ton is 2,240 lb = 1,016.0469088 kg.
Pounds to metric tons conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.00045359237 t |
| 2 lb | 0.00090718474 t |
| 5 lb | 0.00226796185 t |
| 10 lb | 0.0045359237 t |
| 20 lb | 0.0090718474 t |
| 50 lb | 0.0226796185 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359237 t |
| 120 lb | 0.0544310844 t |
| 130 lb | 0.0589670081 t |
| 140 lb | 0.0635029318 t |
| 150 lb | 0.0680388555 t |
| 160 lb | 0.0725747792 t |
| 180 lb | 0.0816466266 t |
| 200 lb | 0.090718474 t |
| 250 lb | 0.113398093 t |
| 300 lb | 0.136077711 t |
| 500 lb | 0.226796185 t |
Unit definitions
- Pound (lb)
- The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and is divided into 16 ounces. It is the everyday unit of weight in the United States and is still widely used in the United Kingdom.
- Metric ton (t)
- A metric ton, also called a tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard large unit of mass in international trade, shipping and industry.