Convert Troy Ounces to Short Tons
1 troy ounce (oz t) equals 0.00003428571429 short tons (ton (US)).
1 oz t = 0.00003428571429 ton (US)
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Troy Ounce to Short Ton
- 1 oz t = 0.00003428571429 ton (US)
- 1 ton (US) = 29166.66667 oz t
- Example: convert 15 oz t to ton (US): 15 oz t = 15 × 0.00003428571429 ton (US) = 0.0005142857143 ton (US)
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
ton (US) = oz t × 0.00003428571428571
or ton (US) = oz t ÷ 29166.66666667
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 oz t = 480 gr = 31.1034768 g (exact)
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- 1 oz t = 0.0311034768 kg ÷ 907.18474 kg per ton (US) = 0.00003428571428571 ton (US)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Troy Ounce definition: troy ounce; Short Ton definition: short ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 2 oz t converts to 0.00006857142857 ton (US).
2 oz t × 0.00003428571429 = 0.00006857142857 ton (US) - A value of 32.15 oz t is 0.001102285714 ton (US).
32.15 oz t × 0.00003428571429 = 0.001102285714 ton (US)
Troy Ounce to Short Ton conversion table
| Troy Ounces (oz t) | Short Tons (ton (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz t | 0.000003428571429 ton (US) |
| 0.25 oz t | 0.000008571428571 ton (US) |
| 0.5 oz t | 0.00001714285714 ton (US) |
| 1 oz t | 0.00003428571429 ton (US) |
| 2 oz t | 0.00006857142857 ton (US) |
| 5 oz t | 0.0001714285714 ton (US) |
| 10 oz t | 0.0003428571429 ton (US) |
| 20 oz t | 0.0006857142857 ton (US) |
| 32.15 oz t | 0.001102285714 ton (US) |
| 50 oz t | 0.001714285714 ton (US) |
| 100 oz t | 0.003428571429 ton (US) |
| 400 oz t | 0.01371428571 ton (US) |
Where it's used
Troy Ounces are used for gold, silver and platinum prices, while short tons appear in US truck, trailer and vehicle ratings. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Troy Ounce to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 oz t equals |
|---|---|
| troy ounce to kilogram | 0.0311034768 kg |
| troy ounce to gram | 31.1034768 g |
| troy ounce to milligram | 31103.4768 mg |
| troy ounce to microgram | 31103476.8 µg |
| troy ounce to metric ton | 0.0000311034768 t |
| troy ounce to pound | 0.06857142857 lb |
| troy ounce to ounce | 1.097142857 oz |
| troy ounce to stone | 0.004897959184 st |
| troy ounce to short ton | 0.00003428571429 ton (US) |
| troy ounce to long ton | 0.0000306122449 ton (UK) |
| troy ounce to grain | 480 gr |
| troy ounce to carat | 155.517384 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in 1 troy ounce?
1 oz t = 0.00003428571429 ton (US).
How do I convert troy ounces to short tons?
Multiply the value in oz t by 0.00003428571429, or divide it by 29166.66667. For example, 15 oz t × 0.00003428571429 = 0.0005142857143 ton (US).
Is the oz t to ton (US) 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, "ounce (troy or apothecary)".
- 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)".
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