Convert 17 Pounds to Tons
How heavy is 17 pounds? How much does 17 pounds weigh in tons? 17 lb to tons conversion.
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17 Pounds =
0.0085 Short Tons
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Result in Plain English
17 pounds is equal to exactly 8.5 thousandths of a ton.
To a Percentage
17 pounds = 0.85% of a ton.
Result as a Fraction
17 pounds
= 17⁄2,000 tons
In Scientific Notation
17 pounds
= 1.7 x 101 pounds
= 8.5 x 10-3 tons
Pounds
A pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and the British commonwealths. A pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.Abbreviation: lb
Tons
A ton, also referred to as a short ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. It is commonly used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric ton, or "tonne".Abbreviation: tn