Answer   Well, one ton is 2,000 pounds.   So you multiply 2,000 with 3 and get 6,000.   Then you add half of a ton which is 1,000 with 6,000.   And you get 7,000 … . It wasn't that hard. REFRESHMENT:   7,000 pounds are in 3 in a half tons.   Hope you found the answer you were looking for!!! :).