Converting from Pound (lbs) to Ton, short (sh tn) | Weight

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the Imperial system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for pound is "lbs," which comes from the Roman word "libra." Pounds are often used to measure body weight, food, and other everyday items.

What is Ton, short (sh tn)

A short ton (sh tn), also known simply as a ton, is a unit of weight used primarily in the United States. It is equivalent to 2000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms. The term "short ton" helps to differentiate it from other types of tons, such as the metric ton (or tonne), which is equal to 1000 kilograms (around 2204.62 lbs). In various industries, the short ton is commonly used for measuring large quantities of materials, such as coal, steel, and gravel.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between pounds and short tons, use the following formulas:

1. To convert pounds to short tons:

   sh tn=lbs×0.0005

2. To convert short tons to pounds:

   lbs=sh tn×2000

Examples

Here are some examples of converting between pounds and short tons:

1. Converting 11 lbs to short tons:

   sh tn=11lbs×0.0005=0.0055sh tn

2. Converting 11 sh tn to pounds:

   lbs=11sh tn×2000=22000lbs

3. Converting 3 lbs to short tons:

   sh tn=3lbs×0.0005=0.0015sh tn

4. Converting 3 sh tn to pounds:

   lbs=3sh tn×2000=6000lbs

5. Converting 6 lbs to short tons:

   sh tn=6lbs×0.0005=0.003sh tn

6. Converting 6 sh tn to pounds:

   lbs=6sh tn×2000=12000lbs

Use this page to perform converting from Pound (lbs) to Ton, short (sh tn).