Tonnes to Pounds Converter

About the t to lb calculation

One tonne is exactly 2,204.62 pounds, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. A metric tonne is exactly 1,000 kg — not the same as a US or imperial ton. The everyday US weight unit. Defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.

Formula

lb = t × 2,204.62

1 t = 2,204.62 lb
1 lb = 0.00045359 t

Worked example

To convert 1 t, multiply by 2,204.62: 1 × 2,204.62 = 2,204.62 lb.

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds are in a tonne?

There are 2,204.62 pounds in one tonne. To convert any amount, multiply the number of tonnes by 2,204.62.

How do I convert pounds back to tonnes?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.00045359. One pound is 0.00045359 tonnes.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between tonnes and pounds is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Tonnes: a metric tonne is exactly 1,000 kg — not the same as a US or imperial ton. Pounds: the everyday US weight unit. Defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg since 1959.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units