Convert 5 Tons to Pounds
How heavy is 5 tons? How much does 5 tons weigh in pounds? 5 tons to lb conversion.
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5 Short Tons =
10,000 Pounds
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Result in Pounds and Ounces
5 tons is equal to exactly 10,000 pounds and 0 ounces.
Result in Plain English
5 tons is equal to exactly 10 thousand pounds.
In Scientific Notation
5 tons
= 5 x 100 tons
= 1 x 104 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