Tonnes to Pounds Converter
Convert metric tonnes to pounds — one tonne is 2,204.62 pounds. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One tonne (metric ton) is 2,204.6226 pounds — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the tonnes to pounds 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.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common mass conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 t | 220.4623 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 0.25 t | 551.1557 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 0.5 t | 1,102.3113 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 1 t | 2,204.6226 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 1.5 t | 3,306.9339 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 2 t | 4,409.2452 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 3 t | 6,613.8679 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 5 t | 11,023.1131 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 10 t | 22,046.2262 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 20 t | 44,092.4524 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 50 t | 110,231.1311 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
| 100 t | 220,462.2622 lb | tonne (metric ton) to pounds |
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 pounds.
Is a tonne the same as a ton?
No. A metric tonne is 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb); a US short ton is 2,000 lb; a UK long ton is 2,240 lb. All three are called "ton" in speech.
What is 1 tonne in US tons?
1.1023 short tons.
Why the different tons?
They evolved separately before metrication, and both survive in their home markets — which is why shipping documents state which is meant.
What is 5 tonnes in pounds?
11,023 lb.
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 Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.