Density and Mass
oztoton (US)
Convert ounces (avoirdupois) (oz) to short tons (US tons) (ton (US)).
Factor1 oz = 3.125e-5 ton (US)
Converter
oz
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
ton (US)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
ton (US) = oz × 3.125e-5
Multiply any value in ounces (avoirdupois) by 3.125e-5 to obtain the value in short tons (US tons).
Worked example
Convert 320000 oz to ton (US).
- 01Start with 320000 oz.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 320000 × 3.125e-5 = 10 ton (US).
Result320000 oz = 10 ton (US)
Conversion table
| oz | ton (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.125e-5 |
| 2 | 6.25e-5 |
| 5 | 0.00015625 |
| 10 | 0.0003125 |
| 20 | 0.000625 |
| 50 | 0.0015625 |
| 100 | 0.003125 |
| 200 | 0.00625 |
| 500 | 0.015625 |
| 1000 | 0.03125 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from oz to ton (US)?
1 oz equals 3.125e-5 ton (US). To convert, multiply the value in ounces (avoirdupois) by 3.125e-5.
How do I convert 1 oz to ton (US)?
1 oz = 3.125e-5 ton (US). For any value, multiply by 3.125e-5.
How do I convert ton (US) back to oz?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 32000. So 1 ton (US) = 32000 oz.
When would I need to convert ounce (avoirdupois) to short ton (US ton)?
Mass conversions appear in material balances, reagent dosing, and reconciling vendor specifications across imperial/metric systems.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).