To convert pounds to tons, you need to understand the relationship between these two units of weight. In the U.S. customary system, there are 2,000 pounds in a ton.
To find out how many tons are in 10,000 pounds, you simply divide the number of pounds by the number of pounds per ton:
- 10,000 pounds ÷ 2,000 pounds/ton = 5 tons
So, 10,000 pounds is equal to 5 tons.