A troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams.
Troy ounces to Short tons Converter — oz t to ton
Convert Troy ounce (oz t) to Short ton (ton) using the exact conversion factor (1 troy ounce = 0.0000342857 short ton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Troy ounces to Short tons converter
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Result = input x 0.0311034768 / 907.18474.
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About Converting Troy ounces to Short tons
Weight conversions between Troy ounce and Short ton come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: A troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams, and a US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Formula
short tons = troy ounces × 0.0000342857142857
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 troy ounce equals 0.0311034768 base units, and 1 short ton equals 907.18474 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct troy ounce-to-short ton factor of 0.0000342857142857.
Simple example
1 oz t × 0.00003428571429 = 0.0000342857 ton
1 troy ounce = 0.0000342857 short tons.
Real-world example
50 oz t × 0.00003428571429 = 0.0017142857 ton
50 troy ounces = 0.0017142857 short tons.
Conversion table
| Troy ounce (oz t) | Short ton (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz t | 0.0000342857 ton |
| 5 oz t | 0.0001714286 ton |
| 10 oz t | 0.0003428571 ton |
| 25 oz t | 0.0008571429 ton |
| 50 oz t | 0.0017142857 ton |
| 100 oz t | 0.0034285714 ton |
Reverse conversion: Short ton to Troy ounce
0.0000342857 ton × 29166.66667 = 0.9999995833 oz t
0.0000342857 short tons = 0.9999995833 troy ounces.
troy ounces = short tons × 29166.6666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton to Troy ounce.
Understanding the Troy ounce (oz t)
A troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams.
Understanding the Short ton (ton)
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
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Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in 1 troy ounce?
1 troy ounce equals 0.0000342857 short tons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert troy ounce to short ton?
Multiply the troy ounce value by 0.00003428571429. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton back to troy ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton equals 29,166.66667 troy ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a troy ounce?
Troy ounce (oz t) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a short ton?
Short ton (ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the troy ounce to short ton conversion exact?
Yes. Both troy ounce and short ton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00003428571429 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.