pound to ton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to ton (metric) [t], or change ↔.
pound [lbs]
Definition: A pound is a unit of mass equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
Historyandorigin: The pound has historical origins in the Roman 'libra.'
CurrentUse: It is used in the United States and the United Kingdom for everyday measurements.
funfact: The abbreviation 'lbs' comes from the Latin word 'libra,' meaning 'balance' or 'scales.'
ton (metric) [t]
Definition: A metric ton is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is used to measure large masses, such as in shipping and industry.
funfact: The metric ton is also known as a 'tonne.'
pound [lbs] to ton (metric) [t] Conversion Table
1 pound [lbs] | 0.0004535924 ton (metric) [t] |
2 pound [lbs] | 0.0009071847 ton (metric) [t] |
3 pound [lbs] | 0.0013607771 ton (metric) [t] |
5 pound [lbs] | 0.0022679618 ton (metric) [t] |
10 pound [lbs] | 0.0045359237 ton (metric) [t] |
50 pound [lbs] | 0.0226796185 ton (metric) [t] |
100 pound [lbs] | 0.045359237 ton (metric) [t] |
1000 pound [lbs] | 0.45359237 ton (metric) [t] |
10000 pound [lbs] | 4.5359237 ton (metric) [t] |
100000 pound [lbs] | 45.359237 ton (metric) [t] |
1000000 pound [lbs] | 453.59237 ton (metric) [t] |
How to Convert pound to ton (metric)
1 pound [lbs] = 0.0004535924 ton (metric) [t]
1 ton (metric) [t] = 2204.6226218 pound [lbs]
we use cross multiplication method
pound [lbs] → ton (metric) [t]
1 → 0.0004535924
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0004535924=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0006803886