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Long Tons to Pounds (long tn to lb) Converter

1 long ton (long tn) = 2,240 pounds (lb). To convert long tons to pounds, multiply by 2,240: 25 long tn × 2,240 = 56,000 lb.

1 long tn = 2240 lb
Convert the other way: Pounds to Long Tons

Quick facts

How to convert long tons to pounds

  1. Take the value in long tons.
  2. Multiply it by 2,240 (the number of pounds in one long ton).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
lb = long tn × 2,240

Worked example: 25 long tn × 2,240 = 56000 lb.

To convert pounds back to long tons, multiply by 0.000446429, or divide by 2,240.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.

Long Tons to Pounds conversion table

Long Tons to Pounds conversion table
Long Tons [long tn]Pounds [lb]
0.001 long tn2.24 lb
0.01 long tn22.4 lb
0.1 long tn224 lb
0.5 long tn1120 lb
1 long tn2240 lb
2 long tn4480 lb
5 long tn11200 lb
10 long tn22400 lb

long tn to lb chart from 1 to 100

Pounds to Long Tons conversion table

Pounds to Long Tons conversion table
Pounds [lb]Long Tons [long tn]
1 lb0.0004464286 long tn
10 lb0.0044642857 long tn
100 lb0.0446428571 long tn
1000 lb0.4464285714 long tn
10000 lb4.4642857143 long tn
100000 lb44.6428571429 long tn
1000000 lb446.4285714286 long tn

Long Tons vs Pounds

Long TonPound
Symbollong tnlb
Equals1 long tn = 2,240 lb1 lb = 0.000446429 long tn

What is a long ton?

A British imperial unit equal to 2,240 pounds. Historically used in the UK for shipping and industry.

What is a pound?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a long ton?

There are 2,240 pounds in 1 long ton (1 long tn = 2240 lb).

How many long tons are in a pound?

There are 0.000446429 long tons in 1 pound (1 lb = 0.0004464286 long tn).

How do I convert long tons to pounds?

Multiply the number of long tons by 2,240. For example, 10 long tn × 2,240 = 22,400 lb. To convert back, multiply by 0.000446429.

What is 10 long tn in pounds?

10 long tn = 22,400 lb.

What is 100 long tn in pounds?

100 long tn = 224,000 lb.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026