Ton (UK) to Pound Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert long tons to pounds with our free online weight converter.
Ton (UK) to Pound Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (UK)).
- The converted value in Pound will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Ton (UK) to Pound
Converting Ton (UK) to Pound involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (UK) = 2240 poundsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 long tons: 5 × 2240 = 11200 pounds
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What is a Ton (UK) and a Pound?
The UK Ton, also known as the Long Ton or Imperial Ton, is a unit of mass in the Imperial system. It is defined as 2,240 pounds, which is equivalent to 1,016.0469088 kilograms.
The pound (avoirdupois) is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Note: The Ton (UK) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Pound belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Ton (UK) and Pound
The term "ton" originates from the "tun," a large cask used in the wine trade. The long ton was standardized in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 and was historically used in the UK and Commonwealth countries for trade and shipping.
Originates from the Roman 'libra'. The avoirdupois pound became the standard for commerce in England and was later adopted in the US.
Common Uses for long tons and pounds
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (UK) (imperial/US) and Pound (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for long tons
- Historically used for shipping bulk commodities in the UK and Commonwealth.
- Sometimes still used for measuring ship displacement.
- Occasionally encountered in older engineering specifications or historical contexts.
Common Uses for pounds
- Body Weight: The primary unit for measuring human body weight in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, commonly seen on personal scales.
- Food & Groceries (US/UK): Standard unit for selling and pricing produce (e.g., apples, potatoes by the pound), meat, cheese, and deli items. Recipe ingredients are often measured in pounds or ounces.
- General Weight: Used for everyday weight measurements in non-scientific contexts in the US/UK, such as package weight for domestic shipping or luggage weight.
- Specific Applications: Sometimes used in technical fields like measuring tire pressure (pounds per square inch, PSI - though PSI is pressure, not mass) or fishing line strength (lb-test).
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Ton (UK) (long ton)
How many pounds are in a UK Ton (Long Ton)?
There are exactly 2,240 pounds (lb) in 1 UK Ton (long ton).
Is a UK Ton larger than a US Ton?
Yes, a UK Ton (2,240 lb) is larger than a US Ton (short ton, 2,000 lb).
How does the UK Ton compare to the metric ton?
A UK Ton (1,016.05 kg) is very close to, but slightly larger than, a metric ton (tonne, 1,000 kg).
About Pound (lb)
What measurement system uses pounds?
The pound (lb) is a key unit in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Where is the pound commonly used?
Primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada for everyday measurements like body weight and groceries.
How many ounces are in a pound?
There are exactly 16 avoirdupois ounces (oz) in 1 avoirdupois pound (lb).
Conversion Table: Ton (UK) to Pound
| Ton (UK) (long ton) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,240 |
| 5 | 11,200 |
| 10 | 22,400 |
| 25 | 56,000 |
| 50 | 112,000 |
| 100 | 224,000 |
| 500 | 1,120,000 |
| 1,000 | 2,240,000 |
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