Pounds to Metric tons converter

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

1 lb = 0.00045359237 t
1 t ≈ 2204.62262185 lb

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

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

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.

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.

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