3 tons equals 6,000 pounds. To understand this conversion, it’s important to know that 1 ton is equal to 2,000 pounds. Therefore, to find out how many pounds are in 3 tons, you simply multiply 3 by 2,000. This calculation gives you the total of 6,000 pounds. This conversion is commonly used in various fields such as shipping, construction, and manufacturing where large weights are measured in tons and need to be converted to pounds for more precise measurements.