Question

How many pounds are in a ton??

Answer 1

`~~2204.6` pounds

Explanation:

I'm assuming you are talking about the metric ton, not the US ton (which equals `907` kilograms).

In `1` tonne, there exists `1000 \ "kg"`, i.e.

`1 \ "tonne"=1000 \ "kilograms"`

In `1` kilogram, there exists around `2.204...` pounds, i.e.

`1 \ "kilogram"=2.2046... \ "lbs"`

So, one tonne would have

`1000*2.2046=2204.6 \ "lbs"`

In fact, they list that value here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonne

Answer 2

Be sure to specify which 'ton' you are referring to.

Explanation:

You need to be very specific when you refer to a 'ton'.

A 'long ton' is the imperial unit (used in UK) and is `2240` lbs

A 'short ton' is used in USA and is `2000` lbs

A metric tonne is `1000 kg` and equal to `2204.6`lbs