Convert Apothecary Ounces to Short Tons
Convert Apothecary Ounces (oz ap) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = oz ap × 3.428571429e-5
About Apothecary Ounces
An apothecary ounce (oz ap) is identical in mass to the troy ounce - approximately 31.10 grams - and equals 8 apothecary drams or 480 grains. It was the standard ounce used by pharmacists and physicians across Europe and North America from medieval times until the 20th century. Although the apothecary system has been replaced by SI units in modern medicine, the apothecary ounce still appears in historical pharmacopeias, traditional herbal medicine texts, and some compounding pharmacy references.
About Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Apothecary Ounces (oz ap) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz ap | 3.429 × 10-5 ton |
| 2 oz ap | 6.857 × 10-5 ton |
| 5 oz ap | 0.000171429 ton |
| 10 oz ap | 0.000342857 ton |
| 25 oz ap | 0.000857143 ton |
| 50 oz ap | 0.00171429 ton |
| 100 oz ap | 0.00342857 ton |