Pound to Long Ton (UK) Converter
Convert Pound (lb) to Long Ton (UK) (long ton) instantly. 1 lb = 0.000446 long ton.
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1 lb = 0.000446 long ton
Formula:
long ton = lb × 0.0004464286With your value: 1 lb = 0.00044643 long ton
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in pound so you can sanity-check the result.
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Pound to Long Ton (UK) Conversion Table
| Pound (lb) | Long Ton (UK) (long ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000223 |
| 1 | 0.000446 |
| 2 | 0.000893 |
| 5 | 0.002232 |
| 10 | 0.004464 |
| 15 | 0.006696 |
| 20 | 0.008929 |
| 25 | 0.011161 |
| 50 | 0.022321 |
| 100 | 0.044643 |
| 250 | 0.111607 |
| 500 | 0.223214 |
| 1000 | 0.446429 |
Long Ton (UK) to Pound Conversion Table
| Long Ton (UK) (long ton) | Pound (lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1,120 |
| 1 | 2,240 |
| 2 | 4,480 |
| 5 | 11,200 |
| 10 | 22,400 |
| 15 | 33,600 |
| 20 | 44,800 |
| 25 | 56,000 |
| 50 | 112,000 |
| 100 | 224,000 |
| 250 | 560,000 |
| 500 | 1,120,000 |
| 1000 | 2,240,000 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Pound (lb)
Mass
1 avoirdupois pound = 0.453 592 37 kg exactly (1959 international agreement).
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Long Ton (UK) (long ton)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Pound to Long Ton (UK)
To convert from Pound (lb) to Long Ton (UK) (long ton), multiply the value by 0.0004464286.
Formula: long ton = lb × 0.0004464286
Reverse: lb = long ton × 2,240
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pound. For example: 5 lb
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0004464286
- The result is: 0.002232 long ton
About Pound
The pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the primary unit of weight in the United States.
Fun Fact: The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin "libra pondo" meaning "a pound by weight."
Common uses: body weight (US), food packaging, shipping.
About Long Ton (UK)
The long ton (imperial ton) equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kg, and remains in use for shipping displacement.
Common uses: shipping, UK industry (historic).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Long Ton (UK) are in 1 Pound?
There are exactly 0.0004464286 Long Ton (UK) in 1 Pound. This means the conversion factor from Pound to Long Ton (UK) is 0.0004464286.
What is the formula to convert Pound to Long Ton (UK)?
The formula to convert Pound to Long Ton (UK) is: long ton = lb × 0.0004464286. For example, to convert 10 Pound to Long Ton (UK), you would multiply 10 by 0.0004464286.
What is a Pound?
The pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the primary unit of weight in the United States.
What is a Long Ton (UK)?
The long ton (imperial ton) equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469088 kg, and remains in use for shipping displacement.
What are the common uses of Pound?
The Pound is commonly used in body weight (US), food packaging, shipping.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Pound to Long Ton (UK) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/pound-to-long_ton