How to convert pounds to long tons
To convert a measurement in pounds to long tons, multiply the value by 0.000446428571. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 lb to long tons: 5 × 0.000446428571 = 0.002232142857 long ton.
What is a pound?
A pound is an imperial and US customary unit of mass equal to 16 ounces or exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound derives from the Roman 'libra' (hence the symbol 'lb'). The international avoirdupois pound was fixed at exactly 0.45359237 kg by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement between English-speaking nations.
Common uses of pounds include: Body weight in the US and UK; Grocery and produce pricing in the US; Bodybuilding and weightlifting loads; Shipping weights for parcels in the US.
What is a long ton?
A long ton (imperial ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016.05 kilograms. The long ton is the traditional British ton, equal to 20 hundredweight of 112 pounds each. It was widely used in the shipping and coal industries and is very close in value to the metric tonne.
Common uses of long tons include: Ship displacement and cargo capacity; Historical British industrial and coal weights; Bulk commodity trading in imperial contexts; Naval and maritime tonnage references.
Pounds to long tons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 lb = 0.000446428571 long ton 5 lb = 0.002232142857 long ton 10 lb = 0.004464285714 long ton 50 lb = 0.022321428571 long ton 100 lb = 0.044642857143 long ton
Frequently asked questions
How many long tons are in one pound?
One pound (lb) equals 0.000446428571 long tons (long ton). Multiply any value in pounds by 0.000446428571 to convert to long tons.
How do I convert pounds to long tons?
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.000446428571. For example, 5 lb × 0.000446428571 = 0.002232142857 long ton.
How do I convert long tons to pounds?
Multiply the value in long tons by 2,240, or divide by 0.000446428571. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the pound to long ton conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so all weight conversions between metric and avoirdupois units use exact factors.
What is the formula for pounds to long tons?
The formula is: long ton = lb × 0.000446428571. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.