long ton to lb — convert long tons to pounds
Exact 1 × 2,240 = 2,240
1 tonne 16 kilograms 46 grams 908 milligrams
1 long ton in other units
| Milligrams | 1,016,046,908.8 | mg |
|---|---|---|
| Grams | 1,016,046.91 | g |
| Kilograms | 1,016.05 | kg |
| Tonnes | 1.016047 | t |
| Grains | 15,680,000 | grain |
| Carats | 5,080,234.54 | ct |
| Ounces | 35,840 | oz |
| Pounds | 2,240 | lb |
| Stone | 160 | st |
| Short tons | 1.12 | short ton |
long ton to lb at a glance
| Long tons | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 long ton | 2,240 lb |
| 2 long ton | 4,480 lb |
| 3 long ton | 6,720 lb |
| 5 long ton | 11,200 lb |
| 10 long ton | 22,400 lb |
| 20 long ton | 44,800 lb |
| 25 long ton | 56,000 lb |
| 50 long ton | 112,000 lb |
| 100 long ton | 224,000 lb |
| 250 long ton | 560,000 lb |
| 500 long ton | 1,120,000 lb |
| 1,000 long ton | 2,240,000 lb |
How to convert long tons to pounds
Multiply by 2,240 — one long ton is 2,240 pounds. That factor is exact: it comes from the definition of the units rather than from a measurement, so it will not change and does not need rounding.
Working 1 × 2,240 = 2,240
In words: two thousand two hundred forty pounds.
What these units are
The long ton and the pound are covered in the weight unit guide, along with every other unit on this page.
Questions
How many pounds are in a long ton?
One long ton is 2,240 pounds. This figure is exact — it comes from the definition of the unit, not a measurement.
What is 1 long ton in pounds?
1 long ton is 2,240 pounds. The working is 1 × 2,240 = 2,240.
Is a ton the same everywhere?
No, and the gap is wide enough to matter on an invoice. A tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 907.18474 kg. A UK long ton is 1,016.0469088 kg. Shipping quotes that say only "ton" are worth querying.
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Mass is how much matter something contains and does not change. Weight is the force gravity applies to that mass, so it changes with location. Everyday use treats them as one thing, and every unit on this page is really a unit of mass.
Why is the pound exactly 0.45359237 kilograms?
Because the countries still using the pound agreed in 1959 to define it against the kilogram rather than maintain a separate physical standard. The figure is a definition, so it never rounds and never drifts.
How do I read weight in stone and pounds?
One stone is 14 pounds. British body weight is usually given as stone plus a remainder, so 11 st 4 lb means 158 pounds, or about 71.7 kg.