Ton (Metric) to Pound Conversion Result

Ton (Metric): in metric system, the ton (also known as the metric ton or tonne) is a unit of mass defined as 1,000 kilograms.

Pound: (symbol: lb) is a unit of weight (or mass) used in the United States customary system and the British imperial system.

Interesting Facts:

• The pound has origins in the Roman unit libra (where it took its symbol lb).
• The pound was officially defined in 1959 as 0.45359237 kilograms in agreement between the U.S. and Commonwealth countries.
• Pound Sterling is the name of the U.K.'s currency, which derives its name from the fact that back in arround 800 year 240 silver coings, called "sterlings", were minted from a pound of silver.