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How to convert pounds to tonnes

1 pound is equal to 0.0004535924 tonnes:

1 lb = 0.0004535924 t

When a weight W in pounds is multiplied by 0.0004535924, it gives weight in tonnes.

Wt = Wlb × 0.0004535924


Example

To convert 500 pounds into tonnes, it is multiplied by 0.0004535924:

(500 lb) × 0.0004535924 = 0.226796185 t

Pound

The pound (abbreviation: lb or lbm) is a unit of mass in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to ​0.45359237 kilograms.

Tonnes

The tonne is a metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms. It is commonly referred to as a metric ton in the United States. The SI symbol of tonne is t.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick pound to tonne conversion table is given below:

PoundsTonnes
100 lb0.0454 t
200 lb0.0907 t
300 lb0.1361 t
400 lb0.1814 t
500 lb0.2268 t
600 lb0.2722 t
700 lb0.3175 t
800 lb0.3629 t
900 lb0.4082 t
1000 lb0.4536 t