Pound to Tonne (metric ton) Converter
1 pound is exactly 0.00045359237 tonnes. Convert pounds (lb) to tonnes (t) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Pound to Tonne (metric ton) conversion
1 lb = 0.00045359237 tone pound in tonnes
1 t ≈ 2204.622622 lbone tonne in pounds
Pound (lb): Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms (avoirdupois pound).
Tonne (metric ton) (t): Exactly 1000 kilograms.
Source:Pound: International yard and pound agreement (1959); Tonne (metric ton): SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert pounds to tonnes
To convert pounds to tonnes, multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237.
Formula
t = lb × 0.00045359237
Examples
- 5 lb = 5 × 0.00045359237 = 0.00226796185 t
- 25 lb = 25 × 0.00045359237 = 0.01133980925 t
- 100 lb = 100 × 0.00045359237 = 0.045359237 t
Pound to Tonne (metric ton) conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Tonne (metric ton) (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb | 0.000045359237 t |
| 0.5 lb | 0.000226796185 t |
| 1 lb | 0.00045359237 t |
| 2 lb | 0.00090718474 t |
| 3 lb | 0.00136077711 t |
| 5 lb | 0.00226796185 t |
| 10 lb | 0.0045359237 t |
| 20 lb | 0.0090718474 t |
| 25 lb | 0.01133980925 t |
| 50 lb | 0.0226796185 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359237 t |
| 250 lb | 0.1133980925 t |
| 500 lb | 0.226796185 t |
| 1000 lb | 0.45359237 t |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many tonnes are in one pound?
- One pound is exactly 0.00045359237 tonnes.
- How do I convert tonnes to pounds?
- To convert tonnes to pounds, divide the number of tonnes by 0.00045359237. The formula is lb = t ÷ 0.00045359237.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.00045359237 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a pound or a tonne?
- A tonne is about 2204.622622 times larger than a pound. In other words, a pound is 0.00045359237 of a tonne.