Pounds to short tons
Type a value in pounds to see it in short tons straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the pounds box.
- Read the result in short tons as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
sh tn = lb × 0.0005
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.0005 to get short tons.
Example
To convert 25 lb to short tons: 25 × 0.0005 = 0.0125 sh tn.
Conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Short tons (sh tn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0005 |
| 2 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 0.0015 |
| 5 | 0.0025 |
| 10 | 0.005 |
| 20 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.0125 |
| 50 | 0.025 |
| 100 | 0.05 |
| 250 | 0.125 |
| 500 | 0.25 |
| 1,000 | 0.5 |
About the units
- Pound
- The international avoirdupois pound, equal to exactly 0.45359237 kg since the 1959 agreement.
- Short ton
- The US ton, equal to 2000 pounds or exactly 907.18474 kg.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many short tons are in one pound?
1 lb = 0.0005 sh tn exactly.
How do I convert pounds to short tons?
Use sh tn = lb × 0.0005. For example, 25 lb = 0.0125 sh tn.
How many pounds are in one short ton?
1 sh tn = 2,000 lb.
Are mass and weight the same thing?
Strictly no: mass is the amount of matter, in kilograms, while weight is the force of gravity on it, in newtons. Scales display mass, so everyday language uses the two words interchangeably.
What is the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce?
An ordinary ounce is 28.349523125 grams and is used for food and goods, while a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is used to price gold and silver.