How to convert Pound to Short ton

Conversion factor and calculation steps from Pound (lb) to Short ton (ton US).

Conversion logic

Each unit is defined via the base unit (kilogram (kg)). The value is first converted to the base unit, then to the selected unit.

1 lb = 0.45359237 kg

1 ton US = 907.18474 kg

1 lb × 0.45359237 = 0.45359237 kg

0.45359237 kg ÷ 907.18474 = 0.0005 ton US