To convert tons to pounds, we can use the conversion factor that 1 ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds. Therefore, to convert 3.5 tons to pounds, we simply multiply the number of tons by the number of pounds in a ton.
Here’s how the calculation works:
3.5 tons × 2,000 pounds/ton = 7,000 pounds
So, 3.5 tons is equal to 7,000 pounds. This conversion is useful in various contexts, such as shipping weights or in cooking measurements where understanding weight in pounds is necessary.