Formula to Convert Pound to Long Ton
Long Tons = Pounds ÷ 2,240
Example
Convert 4,480 pounds to long tons:
4,480 ÷ 2,240 = 2 long tons
Conversion Table
| Pounds (lbs) | Long Tons (UK) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.044643 |
| 500 | 0.223214 |
| 1,000 | 0.446429 |
| 2,000 | 0.892857 |
| 2,240 | 1.000000 |
| 5,000 | 2.232143 |
About the Units
The pound (lb) is a common unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems. The long ton (also known as the imperial ton) is equal to exactly 2,240 pounds and is the standard ton used in the United Kingdom. Because the long ton is a large industrial unit, you need 2,240 pounds to equal just one long ton.