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Convert pounds to metric tons

1 pound equals 0.00045359237 metric tons. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 lb
0.00045359237 t

Multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237 to get metric tons. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237 to get metric tons.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 lb.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 0.00045359237.
  3. 1 × 0.00045359237 = 0.00045359237 t.

Pounds to Metric Tons conversion table

Pounds (lb) Metric Tons (t)
1 0.00045359237
2 0.00090718474
3 0.0013607771
5 0.0022679619
10 0.0045359237
20 0.0090718474
50 0.022679619
100 0.045359237
500 0.22679619
1,000 0.45359237

Convert Pound to other weight & mass units

1 lb expressed in every other weight & mass unit on this site.

  • Kilogram kg 0.45359237
  • Gram g 453.59237
  • Hectogram hg 4.5359237
  • Dekagram dag 45.359237
  • Decigram dg 4,535.9237
  • Centigram cg 45,359.237
  • Milligram mg 453,592.37
  • Microgram µg 453,592,370
  • Nanogram ng 453,592,370,000
  • Picogram pg 453,592,370,000,000
  • Femtogram fg 4.5359237e+17
  • Attogram ag 4.5359237e+20
  • Petagram Pg 4.5359237e-13
  • Exagram Eg 4.5359237e-16
  • Metric Ton t 0.00045359237
  • Kiloton (metric) kt 4.5359237e-7
  • Megaton (metric) Mt 4.5359237e-10
  • Quintal (metric) q 0.0045359237
  • Carat ct 2,267.9619
  • Ounce oz 16
  • Dram dr 256
  • Grain gr 7,000
  • Stone st 0.071428571
  • Stone (US) st (US) 0.08
  • Quarter (UK) qr (UK) 0.035714286
  • Quarter (US) qr (US) 0.04
  • Hundredweight (UK) cwt (UK) 0.0089285714
  • Hundredweight (US) cwt (US) 0.01
  • US Short Ton ton (US) 0.0005
  • UK Long Ton ton (UK) 0.00044642857
  • Kip kip 0.001
  • Slug slug 0.03108095
  • Hyl (kgf·s²/m) hyl 0.046253549
  • Assay Ton (US) AT (US) 15.551738
  • Assay Ton (UK) AT (UK) 13.885481
  • Troy Pound lb t 1.2152778
  • Troy Ounce oz t 14.583333
  • Pennyweight dwt 291.66667
  • Scruple (apothecary) s.ap 350
  • Dram (apothecary) dr t 116.66667
  • Atomic Mass Unit u 2.7315971e+26
  • Electron Mass (rest) mₑ 4.9793969e+29
  • Proton Mass mₚ 2.7118643e+26
  • Neutron Mass mₙ 2.7081314e+26
  • Muon Mass mµ 2.4082015e+27
  • Deuteron Mass m_d 1.3566056e+26
  • Planck Mass mP 20,841,081
  • Earth's Mass M⊕ 7.5950633e-26
  • Sun's Mass M☉ 2.2805964e-31
  • Talent (Biblical Hebrew) talent (He) 0.013262935
  • Mina (Biblical Hebrew) mina (He) 0.79577609
  • Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) shekel 39.788804
  • Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) bekan 79.577609
  • Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) gerah 795.77609
  • Talent (Biblical Greek) talent (Gk) 0.02223492
  • Mina (Biblical Greek) mina (Gk) 1.3340952
  • Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) tetradrachma 33.35238
  • Didrachma (Biblical Greek) didrachma 66.70476
  • Drachma (Biblical Greek) drachma 133.40952
  • Denarius (Biblical Roman) denarius 117.8162
  • Assarion (Biblical Roman) assarion 1,885.0592
  • Quadrans (Biblical Roman) quadrans 7,540.2305
  • Lepton (Biblical Roman) lepton 15,080.486
  • Gwan 관 0.12095797
  • Geun (600 g, meat) 근 0.75598728
  • Geun (375 g, produce) 근 (채소) 1.2095797
  • Nyang 냥 12.095797
  • Don 돈 120.95797
  • Pun (mass) 푼 1,209.5797

About the pound

The pound (lb) is a Imperial unit of weight & mass. The international avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

About the metric ton

The metric ton (t) is a Metric unit of weight & mass.

Where this conversion is used

Converting pounds to metric tons comes up when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition. In everyday language 'weight' usually means mass; true weight is a force and is handled in the Force category.

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Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in a pound?

One pound equals 0.00045359237 metric tons.

How do you convert pounds to metric tons?

Multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359237 to get metric tons.

What is 1 metric ton in pounds?

One metric ton equals 2,204.6226 pounds.

When would I convert pounds to metric tons?

This conversion is common when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.