In 1 imperial tons there are 2,240 pounds. Meanwhile in 1 pounds there are 0.000446 imperial tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Pounds to Imperial tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
An imperial ton (also called a long ton) equals 2,240 pounds (lb). Use this fixed factor to convert imperial tons to pounds.
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Tip: Don’t mix ton types. A metric ton (tonne) and a US short ton use different pound values, so always confirm you’re using imperial tons to pounds.
One imperial ton equals 2,240 pounds (lb). This unit is also called a long ton and is used in the UK and some shipping and bulk goods work.
Use this simple formula:
pounds = imperial tons × 2,240
Example: 3 imperial tons × 2,240 = 6,720 lb
Divide pounds by 2,240:
imperial tons = pounds ÷ 2,240
Example: 4,480 lb ÷ 2,240 = 2 imperial tons
No. An imperial ton (long ton) is 2,240 lb. A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lb. The imperial ton is heavier by 240 lb.
No. A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg, which equals about 2,204.62 lb. An imperial ton is 2,240 lb, so it’s heavier by about 35.38 lb.
It’s called a long ton to set it apart from the short ton used in the US. The “long” label points to the larger value: 2,240 lb instead of 2,000 lb.
Mixing them up can change totals a lot, especially with freight or bulk loads.
Half an imperial ton is:
0.5 × 2,240 = 1,120 lb
Two imperial tons equal:
2 × 2,240 = 4,480 lb
Ten imperial tons equal:
10 × 2,240 = 22,400 lb
Use imperial tons to pounds when a weight is given in long tons but you need pounds for labels, load limits, shipping forms, or material totals. This comes up with coal, metals, stone, and freight.
Write the unit in full when you can, such as imperial ton (long ton). Then use 2,240 lb per imperial ton every time. If you see “ton” with no detail, confirm if it means 2,000 lb, 2,240 lb, or 2,204.62 lb.
Yes. In common use, pounds (lb) means avoirdupois pounds. An imperial ton equals 2,240 avoirdupois pounds.
The Calculate Box tool to convert imperial tons to pounds uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a imperial tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to pounds.