Question

Convert 6,250 pounds to tons

Answer 1

3.125 tons, or 3 1/8 tons

Explanation:

Recall that 1 ton = 2000 lb, and so (1 ton) / (2000 lb) = 1

Using this conversion factor on 6250 lb, we get:

6250 lb 1 ton

------------ * ------------- = 3.125 tons, or 3 1/8 tons

1 2000 lb

Answer 2

6250 pounds =3.125 us tons