Weight and Mass conversion

Convert Pound to Metric ton

1 pound (lb) equals 0.00045359237 metric ton (t). Enter any value below to convert from lb to t.

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1 lb = 0.0004535924 t

All Mass units

From 1 lb
UnitValue
Kilogram kg 0.45359237
Gram g 453.59237
Milligram mg 453,592.3700000001
Metric ton t 0.0004535924
Pound lb 1
Ounce oz 16
Stone st 0.0714285714
US short ton short ton 0.0005
Imperial long ton long ton 0.0004464286
Carat ct 2,267.96185
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Formula

lb to t conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

t = lb x 0.00045359237

Worked example

2 lb = 0.0009071847 t.

International avoirdupois and metric mass definitions are exact; displayed results are rounded only for readability.

Quick reference

Pound to Metric ton table

Pound (lb)Metric ton (t)
0.010.0000045359
0.10.0000453592
10.0004535924
20.0009071847
50.0022679619
100.0045359237
250.0113398093
500.0226796185
1000.045359237
1,0000.45359237

From unit

About the pound

Exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Symbol: lb

To unit

About the metric ton

One thousand kilograms, also called a tonne.

Symbol: t

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Units outside the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

lb to t FAQ

How do you convert pound to metric ton?

Use the formula t = lb x 0.00045359237. 1 pound (lb) equals 0.00045359237 metric ton (t).

Is the lb to t conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.