Pounds (lbs) to Short Tons (US ton) Converter
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1 Pound = 0.0005 Short Ton (US)
Key Formulas
Kilogram → Pound
lb = kg × 2.20462Pound → Kilogram
kg = lb × 0.453592Gram → Ounce
oz = g × 0.035274Ounce → Gram
g = oz × 28.3495Formula
ton = lb ÷ 2000One US short ton equals exactly 2000 pounds. This is fundamental in US commerce — freight rates, shipping manifests, manufacturing specs, and vehicle weight limits all use short tons as the standard unit for heavy weights. Converting pounds to short tons means dividing by 2000.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A US shipping company receiving a 2000 lb pallet knows it's exactly 1 short ton for the rate calculation.
2000 lb = 1 ton
A US freight forwarder calculating 5000 lbs of cargo reports 2.5 short tons to the carrier.
5000 lb = 2.5 ton
A US manufacturer reporting 10,000 lbs of daily output to the logistics partner — 5 short tons.
10000 lb = 5 ton
A US postal service calculating 500 lbs of mail for transport — 0.25 short tons.
500 lb = 0.25 ton