Pounds to Long Tons Converter

Convert weight measurements from pounds (lb) to long tons (lt) with this free calculator

2.232143

How to Convert Pounds to Long Tons

Conversion Formula

long tons = pounds × 0.000446

Example Calculation

Convert 5,000 pounds to long tons:

5,000 lb × 0.000446 = 2.232143 lt

About Pounds (lb)

The pound is the standard unit of weight in the United States customary system. One pound equals 16 ounces or 0.45359237 kilograms.

About Long Tons (lt)

A long ton, also known as an imperial ton, equals 2,240 pounds. It's commonly used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for shipping measurements.