How many tons are in 40000 pounds of soil?

Answer 1

1 ton is defined as 2,000 pounds.

40,000 pounds = (40,000 / 2,000) = 20 tons.

It doesn't matter whether it's soil, lead, feathers, potatoes, wool, or whatever.

Answer 2

There are 20 tons in 40,000 pounds of soil. This is because 1 ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds. So, 40,000 pounds divided by 2,000 pounds per ton equals 20 tons.