Convert Short Tons to Troy Ounces
1 short ton (ton (US)) equals 29166.66667 troy ounces (oz t).
1 ton (US) = 29166.66667 oz t
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Short Ton to Troy Ounce
- 1 ton (US) = 29166.66667 oz t
- 1 oz t = 0.00003428571429 ton (US)
- Example: convert 15 ton (US) to oz t: 15 ton (US) = 15 × 29166.66667 oz t = 437500 oz t
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
oz t = ton (US) × 29166.66666667
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- 1 oz t = 480 gr = 31.1034768 g (exact)
- 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg ÷ 0.0311034768 kg per oz t = 29166.66666667 oz t
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Short Ton definition: short ton; Troy Ounce definition: troy ounce.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 ton (US) converts to 87500 oz t.
3 ton (US) × 29166.66667 = 87500 oz t - A value of 40 ton (US) is 1166666.667 oz t.
40 ton (US) × 29166.66667 = 1166666.667 oz t
Short Ton to Troy Ounce conversion table
| Short Tons (ton (US)) | Troy Ounces (oz t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (US) | 14583.33333 oz t |
| 1 ton (US) | 29166.66667 oz t |
| 1.5 ton (US) | 43750 oz t |
| 2 ton (US) | 58333.33333 oz t |
| 3 ton (US) | 87500 oz t |
| 5 ton (US) | 145833.3333 oz t |
| 10 ton (US) | 291666.6667 oz t |
| 20 ton (US) | 583333.3333 oz t |
| 40 ton (US) | 1166666.667 oz t |
| 50 ton (US) | 1458333.333 oz t |
| 100 ton (US) | 2916666.667 oz t |
| 1000 ton (US) | 29166666.67 oz t |
Where it's used
Short Tons are used for US truck, trailer and vehicle ratings, while troy ounces appear in gold, silver and platinum prices. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Short Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (US) equals |
|---|---|
| short ton to kilogram | 907.18474 kg |
| short ton to gram | 907184.74 g |
| short ton to milligram | 907184740 mg |
| short ton to microgram | 907184740000 µg |
| short ton to metric ton | 0.90718474 t |
| short ton to pound | 2000 lb |
| short ton to ounce | 32000 oz |
| short ton to stone | 142.8571429 st |
| short ton to long ton | 0.8928571429 ton (UK) |
| short ton to grain | 14000000 gr |
| short ton to troy ounce | 29166.66667 oz t |
| short ton to carat | 4535923.7 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many troy ounces are in 1 short ton?
1 ton (US) = 29166.66667 oz t.
How do I convert short tons to troy ounces?
Multiply the value in ton (US) by 29166.66667. For example, 15 ton (US) × 29166.66667 = 437500 oz t.
Is the ton (US) to oz t conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, short (2000 lb)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ounce (troy or apothecary)".
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