Pounds to Tonnes Converter
Convert pounds to metric tonnes — 2,204.62 pounds to the tonne. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One pound is 0.0005 tonne (metric ton) — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the pounds to tonnes converter works
Mass converts through the kilogram. The avoirdupois pound has been exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959, so an ounce is 28.349523125 g and a stone (14 lb) is 6.35029318 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb; an imperial long ton is 2,240 lb; a metric tonne is 1,000 kg.
Australia is fully metric under the National Measurement Act 1960; imperial units appear only in trade with the US and in older documents.
Common mass conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | 0.0454 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 500 lb | 0.2268 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 1,000 lb | 0.4536 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 2,000 lb | 0.9072 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 2,204.62 lb | 1 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 5,000 lb | 2.268 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 10,000 lb | 4.5359 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 20,000 lb | 9.0718 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 50,000 lb | 22.6796 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 100,000 lb | 45.3592 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 500,000 lb | 226.7962 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
| 1,000,000 lb | 453.5924 t | pounds to tonne (metric ton) |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in kilograms |
|---|---|---|
| milligram | mg | 0.000001 kilogram |
| gram | g | 0.001 kilogram |
| kilogram | kg | 1 kilogram |
| tonne (metric ton) | t | 1,000 kilogram |
| ounce | oz | 0.0283495231 kilogram |
| pound | lb | 0.45359237 kilogram |
| stone | st | 6.35029318 kilogram |
| US ton (short) | US ton | 907.18474 kilogram |
| imperial ton (long) | long ton | 1,016.0469088 kilogram |
FAQFrequently asked questions about mass conversion
How many pounds in a tonne?
2,204.62.
What is 2,000 lb in tonnes?
0.907 tonnes — one US short ton.
Is a tonne the same as a ton?
No. A tonne is 1,000 kg; a US ton is 2,000 lb (907 kg) and a UK ton 2,240 lb (1,016 kg).
How do I convert quickly?
Divide by 2,200 for a close estimate.
What weighs a tonne?
A small car, or a cubic metre of water.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Measurement Institute (NMI) — Australia's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.