How many pounds are in 1 tonne?

1 t equals 2204.622622 lb. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert tonnes to pounds?

Multiply the value in t by the conversion factor. For example, 10 t = 22046.22622 lb. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the tonnes to pounds conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert tonnes to pounds offline?

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What is the difference between tonnes and pounds?

Tonnes (t) and Pounds (lb) are both units of mass but belong to different measurement systems. 1 t = 2204.622622 lb. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Tonnes to Pounds (t → lb) — Free Online Converter

t → lb Reference Table

t	lb
0.001 t	2.204622622 lb
0.002 t	4.409245244 lb
0.003 t	6.613867866 lb
0.004 t	8.818490487 lb
0.005 t	11.02311311 lb
0.006 t	13.22773573 lb
0.007 t	15.43235835 lb
0.008 t	17.63698097 lb
0.009 t	19.8416036 lb
0.01 t	22.04622622 lb
0.02 t	44.09245244 lb
0.03 t	66.13867866 lb
0.04 t	88.18490487 lb
0.05 t	110.2311311 lb
0.06 t	132.2773573 lb
0.07 t	154.3235835 lb
0.08 t	176.3698097 lb
0.09 t	198.416036 lb
0.1 t	220.4622622 lb
0.2 t	440.9245244 lb
0.3 t	661.3867866 lb
0.4 t	881.8490487 lb
0.5 t	1102.311311 lb
0.6 t	1322.773573 lb
0.7 t	1543.235835 lb
0.8 t	1763.698097 lb
0.9 t	1984.16036 lb
1 t	2204.622622 lb
1.5 t	3306.933933 lb
2 t	4409.245244 lb
2.5 t	5511.556555 lb
3 t	6613.867866 lb
3.5 t	7716.179176 lb
4 t	8818.490487 lb
4.5 t	9920.801798 lb
5 t	11023.11311 lb
5.5 t	12125.42442 lb
6 t	13227.73573 lb
6.5 t	14330.04704 lb
7 t	15432.35835 lb
7.5 t	16534.66966 lb
8 t	17636.98097 lb
8.5 t	18739.29229 lb
9 t	19841.6036 lb
9.5 t	20943.91491 lb
10 t	22046.22622 lb
11 t	24250.84884 lb
12 t	26455.47146 lb
13 t	28660.09408 lb
14 t	30864.71671 lb
15 t	33069.33933 lb
16 t	35273.96195 lb
17 t	37478.58457 lb
18 t	39683.20719 lb
19 t	41887.82982 lb
20 t	44092.45244 lb
25 t	55115.56555 lb
30 t	66138.67866 lb
35 t	77161.79176 lb
40 t	88184.90487 lb
45 t	99208.01798 lb
50 t	110231.1311 lb
55 t	121254.2442 lb
60 t	132277.3573 lb
65 t	143300.4704 lb
70 t	154323.5835 lb
75 t	165346.6966 lb
80 t	176369.8097 lb
85 t	187392.9229 lb
90 t	198416.036 lb
95 t	209439.1491 lb
100 t	220462.2622 lb
120 t	264554.7146 lb
125 t	275577.8277 lb
130 t	286600.9408 lb
140 t	308647.1671 lb
150 t	330693.3933 lb
160 t	352739.6195 lb
175 t	385808.9588 lb
180 t	396832.0719 lb
200 t	440924.5244 lb
225 t	496040.0899 lb
250 t	551155.6555 lb
275 t	606271.221 lb
300 t	661386.7866 lb
350 t	771617.9176 lb
400 t	881849.0487 lb
450 t	992080.1798 lb
500 t	1102311.311 lb
600 t	1322773.573 lb
700 t	1543235.835 lb
750 t	1653466.966 lb
800 t	1763698.097 lb
900 t	1984160.36 lb
1000 t	2204622.622 lb
1200 t	2645547.146 lb
1250 t	2755778.277 lb
1500 t	3306933.933 lb
1750 t	3858089.588 lb
2000 t	4409245.244 lb
2500 t	5511556.555 lb
3000 t	6613867.866 lb
4000 t	8818490.487 lb
4500 t	9920801.798 lb
5000 t	11023113.11 lb
6000 t	13227735.73 lb
7000 t	15432358.35 lb
7500 t	16534669.66 lb
8000 t	17636980.97 lb
9000 t	19841603.6 lb
10000 t	22046226.22 lb
15000 t	33069339.33 lb
20000 t	44092452.44 lb
25000 t	55115565.55 lb
50000 t	110231131.1 lb
75000 t	165346696.6 lb
100000 t	220462262.2 lb

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Tonnes to Pounds?

Converting between tonnes (t) and pounds (lb) is one of the most common mass conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert t to lb saves time and prevents errors.

Mass conversions from t to lb are vital in culinary arts, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Professional chefs and home bakers rely on precise ingredient conversions to replicate international recipes — a slight variation in flour or leavening agents can ruin the texture of a dish. In global shipping, freight costs and vehicle load limits depend on accurate weight calculations to ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations. Furthermore, in healthcare and chemistry, dosage calculations must be exact; confusing mass units can lead to ineffective treatments or dangerous overdoses. Reliable mass conversion ensures consistency across borders and disciplines.

How to Convert Tonnes to Pounds

To convert tonnes to pounds, use the following formula:

lb = t × 2204.622622

Example: 1 t = 2204.622622 lb

For example, 5 t = 11023.11311 lb, 10 t = 22046.22622 lb, and 100 t = 220462.2622 lb. For larger values, 1000 t = 2204622.622 lb. Conversely, 1 lb = 0.00045359237 t. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mass vs Weight: confusing mass (kg) with weight/force (Newtons or lbs-force).
Ton variations: mixing up Short Ton (US), Long Ton (UK), and Metric Tonne.
Ounce confusion: confusing Ounces (weight) with Fluid Ounces (volume).

Pro Tips

Kitchen scales: Use the 'Tare' button to zero out container weight.
Water weight: 1 Liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg (at 4°C). Useful benchmark.
Conversion rule: To get kg from lbs, divide by 2.2 (approx halve it).

What is a Tonne?

The tonne (t), or metric ton, is a non-SI unit accepted for use with SI, equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds).

Tonnes are used worldwide for measuring heavy loads, such as cargo shipping, vehicle weights, and industrial production (steel, grain, coal).

What is a Pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the Imperial and US customary systems. The international avoirdupois pound is legally defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959.

Pounds are the primary unit of weight in the United States and are widely used in the UK for body weight. Common uses include groceries, body mass, and engineering in the US.

Tonnes → Pounds

Tonnes to Pounds Formula