Convert Ounces to Short Tons
Convert Ounces (oz) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = oz × 3.125000000e-5
About Ounces
The avoirdupois ounce (oz) is 1/16 of a pound, equal to approximately 28.35 grams. It is the everyday ounce used in the United States and United Kingdom for food portions, household quantities, and general trade. US food packages, recipe measurements, and nutrition labels reference ounces; a standard stick of butter is 4 oz, a can of soup typically 10.75 oz, and a baseball weighs 5-5.25 oz. Unlike the troy ounce (31.10 g) used for precious metals, the avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g) is lighter.
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
| Ounces (oz) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 3.125 × 10-5 ton |
| 2 oz | 6.25 × 10-5 ton |
| 5 oz | 0.00015625 ton |
| 10 oz | 0.0003125 ton |
| 25 oz | 0.00078125 ton |
| 50 oz | 0.0015625 ton |
| 100 oz | 0.003125 ton |