How do I convert pounds to metric tons?

Multiply the pound value by 0.000453592. So x lb × 0.000453592 = the equivalent in t.

What is 5 pounds in metric tons?

5 pounds equals 0.00226796 metric tons.

What is 10 pounds in metric tons?

10 pounds equals 0.00453592 metric tons.

What is 100 pounds in metric tons?

100 pounds equals 0.0453592 metric tons.

How do I convert back from metric tons to pounds?

Multiply the metric ton value by 2204.62. For example, 1 t = 2204.62 lb.

Is the pound bigger than the metric ton?

No. 1 pound is smaller than 1 metric ton. It takes 2204.62 pounds to equal 1 metric ton.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.000453592) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

Pounds to Metric tons Converter

1 lb = 0.000453592 t

1 pound equals 0.000453592 metric tons. To convert pounds to metric tons, multiply the pound value by 0.000453592. For quick reference: 1 lb = 0.000453592 t, 5 lb = 0.00226796 t, 10 lb = 0.00453592 t, 100 lb = 0.0453592 t.

From

0.000453592

FormulaMetric tons = Pounds × 0.000453592

Quick

How to convert pounds to metric tons

Take your value
Start with your value in pounds.
Multiply by 0.000453592
Multiply the pound value by 0.000453592. This is the exact conversion factor from pounds to metric tons.
Read the result
The product is your value in metric tons. For example, 5 lb × 0.000453592 = 0.00226796 t.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from pounds to metric tons is 0.000453592.

Metric tons = Pounds × 0.000453592

Pounds to Metric tons conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from pounds to metric tons
Pounds (lb)	Metric tons (t)
0.1 lb	4.5359 × 10^−5 t
0.25 lb	0.0001134 t
0.5 lb	0.0002268 t
1 lb	0.00045359 t
1.5 lb	0.00068039 t
2 lb	0.00090718 t
2.5 lb	0.001134 t
3 lb	0.0013608 t
4 lb	0.0018144 t
5 lb	0.002268 t
6 lb	0.0027216 t
7 lb	0.0031751 t
8 lb	0.0036287 t
9 lb	0.0040823 t
10 lb	0.0045359 t
12 lb	0.0054431 t
15 lb	0.0068039 t
18 lb	0.0081647 t
20 lb	0.0090718 t
25 lb	0.01134 t
30 lb	0.013608 t
35 lb	0.015876 t
40 lb	0.018144 t
45 lb	0.020412 t
50 lb	0.02268 t
60 lb	0.027216 t
70 lb	0.031751 t
75 lb	0.034019 t
80 lb	0.036287 t
90 lb	0.040823 t
100 lb	0.045359 t
120 lb	0.054431 t
125 lb	0.056699 t
150 lb	0.068039 t
175 lb	0.079379 t
180 lb	0.081647 t
200 lb	0.090718 t
225 lb	0.10206 t
250 lb	0.1134 t
275 lb	0.12474 t
300 lb	0.13608 t
350 lb	0.15876 t
400 lb	0.18144 t
450 lb	0.20412 t
500 lb	0.2268 t
600 lb	0.27216 t
750 lb	0.34019 t
1000 lb	0.45359 t
2000 lb	0.90718 t
5000 lb	2.268 t

Real-world reference

A loaf of bread is about 1 lb. A standard bag of sugar is 5 lb.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in 1 pound?: 1 pound equals 0.000453592 metric tons.
How do I convert pounds to metric tons?: Multiply the pound value by 0.000453592. So x lb × 0.000453592 = the equivalent in t.
What is 5 pounds in metric tons?: 5 pounds equals 0.00226796 metric tons.
What is 10 pounds in metric tons?: 10 pounds equals 0.00453592 metric tons.
What is 100 pounds in metric tons?: 100 pounds equals 0.0453592 metric tons.
How do I convert back from metric tons to pounds?: Multiply the metric ton value by 2204.62. For example, 1 t = 2204.62 lb.
Is the pound bigger than the metric ton?: No. 1 pound is smaller than 1 metric ton. It takes 2204.62 pounds to equal 1 metric ton.
Are these conversion factors exact?: Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.000453592) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

About the pound and the metric ton

The pound

The international avoirdupois pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the everyday unit for body weight, groceries, and shipping in the United States. Sixteen ounces make one pound; fourteen pounds make one stone in British usage.

The metric ton

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for industrial shipping, freight, and bulk commodities such as steel, grain, and cement. Despite the name, it is not part of the strict SI system (the SI name is the megagram), but it is universally accepted in commerce and engineering.

Metric tons to Pounds