Pound (lbs)
Definition: The pound (lbs) is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is officially defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound remains a key weight measurement in various fields, including trade, cooking, and sports.
History: The pound has origins in Roman and medieval systems. The Roman libra (from which 'lbs' is derived) influenced various European weight standards. Over time, the British and American systems evolved independently, with the UK adopting the avoirdupois pound in 1824. The international pound was standardized in 1959 to align with metric conversions, ensuring consistency across different regions.
Current Use: The pound is widely used in the US and UK for body weight, grocery items, and postal services. It also appears in aviation, sports (boxing and wrestling), and commercial trade, particularly where metric adoption is incomplete.
US Short Ton
Definition: The US short ton is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.184 kilograms). It is commonly used in the United States for industrial, construction, and freight measurements.
History: The US ton evolved from British weight standards but was adapted to a simpler 2,000-pound definition in the 19th century. This made calculations easier for commerce and industry. Unlike the UK long ton, the US short ton was not influenced by the British imperial system but remained a domestic standard.
Current Use: The US ton is extensively used in the shipping, construction, and manufacturing industries. It appears in cargo shipping, material weight specifications, and fuel measurements, particularly in the United States where metric adoption is limited.
Quick Conversion Table Pound (lbs) to US Short Ton
1 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.0005 US Short Ton
5 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.0025 US Short Ton
10 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.005 US Short Ton
20 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.01 US Short Ton
30 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.015 US Short Ton
50 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.025 US Short Ton
75 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.0375 US Short Ton
100 Pound (lbs) equal to 0.05 US Short Ton