Tonnes to pounds
1 tonne = 2,204.62 pounds
Type a value in tonnes (t) to get pounds (lb) straight away. A tonne is larger than a pound, so the number goes up. Both units belong to weight, measured here against the kilogram.
1 t = 2,204.6226 lb
Formula
lb = t × 2,204.6226
One tonne is 2,204.6226 pounds, so multiply the tonne value by that factor. Here t is the value in tonnes and lb is the result in pounds.
Worked example: 2 tonnes × 2,204.6226 = 4,409.25 pounds.
Tonnes to pounds table
| tonnes (t) | pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 2,204.62 lb |
| 2 t | 4,409.25 lb |
| 3 t | 6,613.87 lb |
| 4 t | 8,818.49 lb |
| 5 t | 11,023.1 lb |
| 6 t | 13,227.7 lb |
| 7 t | 15,432.4 lb |
| 8 t | 17,637 lb |
| 9 t | 19,841.6 lb |
| 10 t | 22,046.2 lb |
| 15 t | 33,069.3 lb |
| 20 t | 44,092.5 lb |
| 25 t | 55,115.6 lb |
| 30 t | 66,138.7 lb |
| 40 t | 88,184.9 lb |
| 50 t | 110,231 lb |
| 60 t | 132,277 lb |
| 75 t | 165,347 lb |
| 100 t | 220,462 lb |
Everyday tonnes in pounds
| What it is | t | lb |
|---|---|---|
| a small car (about) | 1 t | 2,204.62 lb |
| a mid-size car | 1.5 t | 3,306.93 lb |
| a light goods vehicle limit | 3.5 t | 7,716.18 lb |
| a medium truck payload (about) | 10 t | 22,046.2 lb |
| a fully loaded lorry | 40 t | 88,184.9 lb |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 2,200. For 2 t that gives 4,400 lb against an exact 4,409.25 lb, an error of 0.2%.
Watch out for
- A metric tonne is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 907 kg and a UK long ton is 1,016 kg.
About the units
Tonne (t). The metric ton: 1,000 kg. Used for freight, cars and crops.
Pound (lb). The avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg. Used for body weight in the US.
Going the other way, 1 pound is 0.000453592 tonnes.
Questions
How many pounds are in 1 tonne?
1 tonne is 2,204.62 pounds, and 1 pound is 0.000453592 tonnes.
How do I convert tonnes to pounds?
Use lb = t × 2,204.6226. For example, 2 tonnes × 2,204.6226 = 4,409.25 pounds.
Is the tonne to pound factor exact?
Yes, the definitions are exact, so the factor is exact. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.
How much is a fully loaded lorry in pounds?
40 t is 88,184.9 lb.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (conversion factors).
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