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If we want to calculate how many Short Tons are 48978 Pounds we have to multiply 48978 by 1 and divide the product by 2000. So for 48978 we have: (48978 × 1) ÷ 2000 = 48978 ÷ 2000 = 24.489 Short Tons
So finally 48978 lbs = 24.489 short ton
