Convert Electronvolt mass to Troy Ounces
Convert Electronvolt mass (eV/c²) to Troy Ounces (ozt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ozt = eV/c² × 5.731391166e-35
About Electronvolt mass
In particle physics, mass and energy are interchangeable via Einstein's E = mc². The electronvolt (eV) as a mass unit equals the mass equivalent of 1 eV of energy (approximately 1.783 × 10⁻³⁶ kg). Particle masses at the subatomic scale are routinely expressed in MeV/c² or GeV/c² - the proton mass is 938.3 MeV/c², and the electron is 0.511 MeV/c². The Higgs boson, discovered at CERN in 2012, has a mass of approximately 125.25 GeV/c². This unit is exclusively used in high-energy physics and quantum field theory, where conventional mass units like grams would require impossibly small exponents.
About Troy Ounces
The troy ounce (ozt or oz t) is the global standard for weighing and pricing precious metals - gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Equal to 31.1034768 grams (about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce), it originates from the medieval fair at Troyes, France, where a standardised weight system facilitated international trade. All gold spot prices quoted on financial markets (LBMA, COMEX, MCX) are priced per troy ounce. A standard 'Good Delivery' gold bar approved by the London Bullion Market Association weighs approximately 400 troy ounces (12.4 kg).
Quick Reference Table
| Electronvolt mass (eV/c²) | Troy Ounces (ozt) |
|---|---|
| 1 eV/c² | 5.731 × 10-35 ozt |
| 2 eV/c² | 1.146 × 10-34 ozt |
| 5 eV/c² | 2.866 × 10-34 ozt |
| 10 eV/c² | 5.731 × 10-34 ozt |
| 25 eV/c² | 1.433 × 10-33 ozt |
| 50 eV/c² | 2.866 × 10-33 ozt |
| 100 eV/c² | 5.731 × 10-33 ozt |