Task: Convert 3 short tons to pounds (show work) Formula: short tons x 2,000 = lb Calculations: 3 short tons x 2,000 = 6,000 lb Result: 3 short tons is equal to 6,000 lb. For quick reference purposes, below are conversion tables that you can use to convert from lb to short tons, and short tons to lb.
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