Pounds to Metric Tonnes
1 Pound = 0.00045359 Metric Tonnes
Common amounts:
About the pound to metric tonne conversion
The pound (lb) and the metric tonne (t) are both units of weight. Convert between mass units — milligrams, grams, kilograms, metric tonnes, pounds, ounces and stones.
To convert pounds to metric tonnes, multiply by 0.00045359. To go back, multiply metric tonnes by 2,204.62.
Reference table
| Pounds | Metric Tonnes |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.00045359 t |
| 5 lb | 0.002268 t |
| 10 lb | 0.0045359 t |
| 25 lb | 0.01134 t |
| 50 lb | 0.02268 t |
| 100 lb | 0.045359 t |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many metric tonnes is 1 pound?
- 1 Pound equals 0.00045359 Metric Tonnes. To go the other way, 1 Metric Tonne equals 2,204.62 Pounds.
- What's the formula to convert pounds to metric tonnes?
- Multiply the number of pounds by 0.00045359 to get metric tonnes. For example, 10 pounds × 0.00045359 = 0.0045359 metric tonnes.
- Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
- Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.