The short ton (US ton)
The short ton (US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds, or 907.18474 kg. It is the standard 'ton' in US commerce, freight, and industrial contexts — distinct from both the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the UK long ton (2,240 lb).
Short tons (US tons) to Pounds Converter
1 tn = 2000 lb (short ton (US ton) → pound)
1 tn = 2000 lb
1 short ton (US ton) equals 2000 pounds. To convert short tons (US tons) to pounds, multiply the short ton (US ton) value by 2000. For quick reference: 1 tn = 2000 lb, 5 tn = 10000 lb, 10 tn = 20000 lb, 100 tn = 200000 lb.
Formula
Pounds = Short tons (US tons) × 2000Quick
How to convert short tons (US tons) to pounds
Take your value
Start with your value in short tons (US tons).
Multiply by 2000
Multiply the short ton (US ton) value by 2000. This is the exact conversion factor from short tons (US tons) to pounds.
Read the result
The product is your value in pounds. For example, 5 tn × 2000 = 10000 lb.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from short tons (US tons) to pounds is 2000.
Pounds = Short tons (US tons) × 2000
Short tons (US tons) to Pounds conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Short tons (US tons) (tn) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tn | 200 lb |
| 0.25 tn | 500 lb |
| 0.5 tn | 1000 lb |
| 1 tn | 2000 lb |
| 1.5 tn | 3000 lb |
| 2 tn | 4000 lb |
| 2.5 tn | 5000 lb |
| 3 tn | 6000 lb |
| 4 tn | 8000 lb |
| 5 tn | 10000 lb |
| 6 tn | 12000 lb |
| 7 tn | 14000 lb |
| 8 tn | 16000 lb |
| 9 tn | 18000 lb |
| 10 tn | 20000 lb |
| 12 tn | 24000 lb |
| 15 tn | 30000 lb |
| 18 tn | 36000 lb |
| 20 tn | 40000 lb |
| 25 tn | 50000 lb |
| 30 tn | 60000 lb |
| 35 tn | 70000 lb |
| 40 tn | 80000 lb |
| 45 tn | 90000 lb |
| 50 tn | 100000 lb |
| 60 tn | 120000 lb |
| 70 tn | 140000 lb |
| 75 tn | 150000 lb |
| 80 tn | 160000 lb |
| 90 tn | 180000 lb |
| 100 tn | 200000 lb |
| 120 tn | 240000 lb |
| 125 tn | 250000 lb |
| 150 tn | 300000 lb |
| 175 tn | 350000 lb |
| 180 tn | 360000 lb |
| 200 tn | 400000 lb |
| 225 tn | 450000 lb |
| 250 tn | 500000 lb |
| 275 tn | 550000 lb |
| 300 tn | 600000 lb |
| 350 tn | 700000 lb |
| 400 tn | 800000 lb |
| 450 tn | 900000 lb |
| 500 tn | 1000000 lb |
| 600 tn | 1200000 lb |
| 750 tn | 1500000 lb |
| 1000 tn | 2000000 lb |
| 2000 tn | 4000000 lb |
| 5000 tn | 10000000 lb |
Real-world reference
A standard US pickup truck can haul about 1–1.5 US tons. A loaded semi-trailer typically carries 20–25 US tons of cargo. In pounds, that gives you: 1 tn = 2000 lb, 10 tn = 20000 lb, 100 tn = 200000 lb.
Frequently asked questions
- How many pounds are in 1 short ton (US ton)?
- 1 short ton (US ton) equals 2000 pounds.
- How do I convert short tons (US tons) to pounds?
- Multiply the short ton (US ton) value by 2000. So x tn × 2000 = the equivalent in lb.
- What is 5 short tons (US tons) in pounds?
- 5 short tons (US tons) equals 10000 pounds.
- What is 10 short tons (US tons) in pounds?
- 10 short tons (US tons) equals 20000 pounds.
- What is 100 short tons (US tons) in pounds?
- 100 short tons (US tons) equals 200000 pounds.
- How do I convert back from pounds to short tons (US tons)?
- Multiply the pound value by 0.0005. For example, 1 lb = 0.0005 tn.
- Is the short ton (US ton) bigger than the pound?
- Yes. 1 short ton (US ton) is larger than 1 pound — specifically 2000 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- The underlying imperial/US unit definitions are exact; the displayed factor (2000) is rounded for readability, and the browser computes using IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic.
About the short ton (US ton) and the pound
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.