Convert Pounds to Metric Tons
lb to t · weight & mass conversion
What are pounds and metric tons?
A pound is an imperial unit of mass equal to 0.453592 kg, standard for body weight in the US. A metric ton is 1,000 kilograms, used for vehicles, cargo, and bulk materials. For scale: a 70 kg adult weighs about 154 lb, and a bag of sugar is usually 1 kg (2.2 lb).
How to convert pounds to metric tons
1 lb = 0.000453592 t. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.000453592. For example, 5 lb = 0.00226796 t, and 20 lb = 0.00907184 t. To go the other way, multiply metric tons by 2,204.62 (since 1 t = 2,204.62 lb).
Pounds to Metric Tons conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000453592 |
| 2 | 0.000907184 |
| 5 | 0.00226796 |
| 10 | 0.00453592 |
| 25 | 0.0113398 |
| 50 | 0.0226796 |
| 100 | 0.0453592 |
FAQ
What is 1 lb in t?
1 lb = 0.000453592 t. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pounds by 0.000453592.
How do I convert metric tons back to pounds?
Go the other way: 1 t = 2,204.62 lb, so multiply metric tons by 2,204.62 to get pounds.
Is a pound bigger than a metric ton?
No — 1 lb is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000453592 t (it takes 2,204.62 lb to make one t).
Are these weight & mass conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.