Metric Tons to Pounds Converter

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How to use:

  1. Enter a value in either the Metric Tons or Pounds field
  2. Click "Convert" to see the result
  3. Use "Swap" to switch between Metric Tons and Pounds

Quick Facts:

  • Formula: 1 metric ton = 2204.62262 pounds
  • Common weight references:
    • 1 metric ton = 1000 kg = 2204.62 lbs
    • 2 metric tons = 4409.25 lbs
    • 5 metric tons = 11023.11 lbs
  • Common applications:
    • Shipping container capacity: 20-40 metric tons
    • Large truck payload: 25-30 metric tons
    • Train car capacity: 70-100 metric tons
    • Cargo ship capacity: 10,000-200,000 metric tons
  • Also known as:
    • Tonne (international)
    • Megagram (Mg)
    • 1,000 kilograms

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