Convert 259 Tons to Pounds
How heavy is 259 tons? How much does 259 tons weigh in pounds? 259 tons to lb conversion.
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259 Short Tons =
518,000 Pounds
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Result in Pounds and Ounces
259 tons is equal to exactly 518,000 pounds and 0 ounces.
Result in Plain English
259 tons is equal to exactly 518 thousand pounds.
In Scientific Notation
259 tons
= 2.59 x 102 tons
= 5.18 x 105 pounds
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
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