Tons to Pounds Converter

2,000 pounds

How to Convert Tons to Pounds

To convert tons to pounds, multiply the number of tons by 2,000. This is because one ton equals 2,000 pounds.

Formula: Pounds = Tons × 2,000

Common Conversions

  • 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
  • ½ ton = 1,000 pounds
  • ¼ ton = 500 pounds

Note: This converter uses the US short ton (2,000 pounds). Don't confuse it with the long ton (2,240 pounds) or metric ton (2,204.6 pounds).