In the most common system in the US, 1 ton = 2000 lb. So 3000 + 2000 = 5000 lb. This is the same as 2.5 tons.
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3000 pounds is equal to 1.5 tons andnot 1.25 tons.1 ton = 2000 pounds3000 pounds = 3000 pounds * 1 ton/2000 pounds = 3/2 = 1.5 tons
1 ton us = 2000 pounds 1 ton meteric = 2204.623 pounds 1 ton England = 2240 pounds
1 ton = 2000 pounds. A ton is a measurement of weight, so 1 ton of anything is always 2000 pounds. 1 ton of gravel = 2000 pounds, 1 ton of feathers = 2000 pounds
1 metric ton = 2,204.62262 pounds
1 ton is 2000 pounds ( and a metric tonne is 2200 pounds )