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Convert short ton to pound (troy)

Here you can quickly calculate how many pound (troy) fit in one short ton.

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  • 1 short ton = 2430.555556 lb t
  • 1 lb t = 0.000411 short ton

Short ton to pound (troy) conversion table

short ton pound (troy)
1 2430.555556
2 4861.111111
5 12152.777778
10 24305.555556
20 48611.111111
50 121527.777778
100 243055.555556

Formula to convert short ton to pound (troy)

To convert short ton to pound (troy), multiply by 2430.555556.

1 short ton = 2430.555556 lb t
Example: 1 short ton = 2430.555556 pound (troy)

Common mistakes in mass conversion

  • The word 'ton' names three different weights: the metric tonne (1,000 kg), the US short ton (about 907 kg) and the UK long ton (about 1,016 kg). US sources almost always mean the short ton, older UK sources the long ton. Check which ton is meant before converting, they differ by up to 11%.

Quick short ton to/from pound (troy) conversion quiz

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20 pound (troy) equals 0.0823 short ton.

Correct answer: 20 pound (troy) = 0.00823 short ton.

2 pound (troy) equals 0.000823 short ton.

Correct answer: 2 pound (troy) = 0.000823 short ton.

5 short ton equals 1.22e+4 pound (troy).

Correct answer: 5 short ton = 1.22e+4 pound (troy).

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