Metric tons to Pounds converter

To convert metric tons to pounds, enter the value in the first field. The result in pounds is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 t ≈ 2204.62262185 lb
1 lb = 0.00045359237 t

Formula: lb ≈ t × 2204.62262185
t = lb × 0.00045359237

Definitions: 1 t = 1000 kg; 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals 1,000 kilograms. It is used for cargo, freight, crop yields, industrial output and vehicle weights, and should not be confused with the US short ton or the UK long ton.

The pound (lb) is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit of body weight and food weight in the United States, and it is used alongside stones in the United Kingdom.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.