Question

A fully loaded and fueled spacecraft can weigh close to 3.9 million pounds. What is this weight converted to​ tons?

Answer 1

To convert the weight from pounds to tons, we can divide the weight by 2,000, since there are 2,000 pounds in a ton.

3.9 million pounds / 2,000 = 1,950 tons

So, a fully loaded and fueled spacecraft that weighs close to 3.9 million pounds can be said to weigh 1,950 tons.