What is pound?

A pound is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to 16 ounces. It is widely used in the United States for body weight, grocery shopping, and general weight measurement.

What is short ton (US)?

A short ton is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States, equal to 2,000 pounds. It is used in industries such as mining, agriculture, and freight transportation.

Worked examples

1 pound = 0.0005 short ton (US)

1 short ton (US) = 907.18474 kilogram

More Mass conversions

• Convert pound to kilogram
• Convert pound to gram
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• Convert pound to short ton (US)
• Convert pound to long ton (UK)