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Pound to Short ton (US)
Convert Pound to Short ton (US) and get the exact value instantly.
1 lb = 0.0005 ton
About this conversion
To convert Pound to Short ton (US), multiply the number of Pound by 0.0005.
Weight units split between the metric world (grams, kilograms) and imperial habits (pounds, ounces, stones), which is why shipping labels, recipes and gym plates rarely line up without a conversion.
Conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Short ton (US) (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0005 ton |
| 2 lb | 0.001 ton |
| 5 lb | 0.0025 ton |
| 10 lb | 0.005 ton |
| 100 lb | 0.05 ton |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Pound value
Type any number into the Pound field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Short ton (US) result
The amount in Short ton (US) updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Short ton (US) are in one Pound?
- One Pound equals 0.0005 ton. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Pound to Short ton (US) conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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