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Short Ton to Pound (avoirdupois) Converter
Use this page to convert short ton values into pound (avoirdupois), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sh tn = 2,000 lb
1 lb = 0.0005 sh tn
Example: 25 sh tn = 50,000 lb
Short Ton
A short ton equals 2,000 pounds or 907.18474 kilograms.
History: The short ton developed as the US customary ton for large weights.
Current use: Short tons are used in the United States for freight, industry, and bulk materials.
Also written as sh tn, short ton, short tons, us ton, us tons.
Pound (avoirdupois)
A pound equals exactly 453.59237 grams.
History: The modern international avoirdupois pound was standardized in the twentieth century.
Current use: Pounds remain common in retail, logistics, and personal weight tracking.
Also written as lb, pound, pounds, lbs, lbm.
Short Ton to Pound (avoirdupois) table
| Short Ton [sh tn] | Pound (avoirdupois) [lb] |
|---|
| 0.01 sh tn | 20 lb |
| 0.1 sh tn | 200 lb |
| 1 sh tn | 2,000 lb |
| 2 sh tn | 4,000 lb |
| 5 sh tn | 10,000 lb |
| 10 sh tn | 20,000 lb |
| 20 sh tn | 40,000 lb |
| 50 sh tn | 100,000 lb |
| 100 sh tn | 200,000 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pound (avoirdupois) (lb) are in one Short Ton (sh tn)?
One Short Ton equals 2,000 Pound (avoirdupois).
How do you convert Short Ton to Pound (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the Short Ton value by 2,000 to get the result in Pound (avoirdupois).
How do you convert Pound (avoirdupois) back to Short Ton?
Multiply the Pound (avoirdupois) value by 0.0005 to get back to Short Ton.
What is 25 Short Ton in Pound (avoirdupois)?
25 Short Ton equals 50,000 Pound (avoirdupois).
