Convert Ounce to Ton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to ton (metric) [t], or vice versa.
Ounce
Definition: An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The avoirdupois ounce (the common ounce) is defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams and is equivalent to one sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound.
History/origin: The origin of the term ounce stems from the Roman uncia, which means a "twelfth part," and the use of a standardized copper bar which defined both the Roman pound and foot. The copper bar was divided into twelve equal parts, called unciae. This relationship between the Roman pound and foot eventually contributed to the uncia being the basis of the modern inch as well as the common ounce. The ounce has been used as a standard of mass throughout history for different applications and with different definitions. Examples include the Dutch metric ounce (100g), French ounce (30.59g), and the Spanish ounce (28.75g), among others. The current definition of the ounce, the international avoirdupois ounce was adopted in 1959.
Current use: The ounce is still a standard unit of mass in the US customary system of measurement. It is mostly used in the United States for measuring packaged food products, food portions, and postal items, among other things. The ounce is still used in some other countries around the world that have roots in British history and culture. Due to metrication, the United Kingdom (UK) no longer officially uses the ounce. It is however, still used in some settings in the UK, such as restaurants.
Ton
Definition: A ton is a unit of weight and mass. In the United States and Canada, the ton, also known as the short ton, is defined as 2,000 pounds, or 908 kilograms. In the United Kingdom, the ton, sometimes referred to as the long ton, is defined as 2,240 avoirdupois pounds, or 1,016 kg. The tonne, defined in the International System of Units (SI) and also known as the metric ton is defined as 2,204.623 pounds, or 1,000 kilograms.
History/origin: The term "ton" is derived from the "tun," a term that was applied to a large cask that could contain between 175 to 213 imperial gallons, could weigh around 2,000 pounds, and could occupy approximately 60 cubic feet, or 1.7 m3 of space. Although various definitions of the ton are still used in certain countries, the metric ton, or tonne, is the preferred definition of the ton.
Current use: The long ton is used in the United Kingdom along with other countries that still use the imperial system, the short ton is used mainly in the United States, and the tonne is used worldwide. Although both the UK, the US, and some other countries still use other definitions of the ton, the tonne is the legally designated form of the ton for use in trade.
Ounce to Ton (metric) Conversion Table
| Ounce [oz] | Ton (metric) [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 oz | 2.8349523125E-7 t |
| 0.1 oz | 2.8349523125E-6 t |
| 1 oz | 2.83495E-5 t |
| 2 oz | 5.6699E-5 t |
| 3 oz | 8.50486E-5 t |
| 5 oz | 0.0001417476 t |
| 10 oz | 0.0002834952 t |
| 20 oz | 0.0005669905 t |
| 50 oz | 0.0014174762 t |
| 100 oz | 0.0028349523 t |
| 1000 oz | 0.0283495231 t |
How to Convert Ounce to Ton (metric)
1 oz = 2.83495E-5 t
1 t = 35273.96194958 oz
Example: convert 15 oz to t:
15 oz = 15 × 2.83495E-5 t = 0.0004252428 t