Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US) Converter
Convert Troy Ounce (oz t) to Short Ton (US) (ton) instantly. 1 oz t = 3.428571e-5 ton.
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1 oz t = 3.428571e-5 ton
Formula:
ton = oz t × 0.0000342857With your value: 1 oz t = 3.428571e-5 ton
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in troy ounce so you can sanity-check the result.
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Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US) Conversion Table
| Troy Ounce (oz t) | Short Ton (US) (ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.714286e-5 |
| 1 | 3.428571e-5 |
| 2 | 6.857143e-5 |
| 5 | 0.000171 |
| 10 | 0.000343 |
| 15 | 0.000514 |
| 20 | 0.000686 |
| 25 | 0.000857 |
| 50 | 0.001714 |
| 100 | 0.003429 |
| 250 | 0.008571 |
| 500 | 0.017143 |
| 1000 | 0.034286 |
Short Ton (US) to Troy Ounce Conversion Table
| Short Ton (US) (ton) | Troy Ounce (oz t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 14,583.333333 |
| 1 | 29,166.666667 |
| 2 | 58,333.333333 |
| 5 | 145,833.333333 |
| 10 | 291,666.666667 |
| 15 | 437,500 |
| 20 | 583,333.333333 |
| 25 | 729,166.666667 |
| 50 | 1,458,333.333333 |
| 100 | 2,916,666.666667 |
| 250 | 7,291,666.666667 |
| 500 | 14,583,333.333333 |
| 1000 | 29,166,666.666667 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Troy Ounce (oz t)
Mass
1 troy ounce = 480 grains = 0.031 103 476 8 kg exactly. Used for precious metals only.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Short Ton (US) (ton)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US)
To convert from Troy Ounce (oz t) to Short Ton (US) (ton), multiply the value by 3.428571e-5.
Formula: ton = oz t × 0.0000342857
Reverse: oz t = ton × 29,166.6666666667
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Troy Ounce. For example: 5 oz t
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 3.428571e-5
- The result is: 0.000171 ton
About Troy Ounce
The troy ounce equals approximately 31.1 grams and is used for weighing precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.
Common uses: gold trading, silver markets, precious metals.
About Short Ton (US)
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
Common uses: US freight, construction materials, mining.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Short Ton (US) are in 1 Troy Ounce?
There are exactly 3.428571e-5 Short Ton (US) in 1 Troy Ounce. This means the conversion factor from Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US) is 3.428571e-5.
What is the formula to convert Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US)?
The formula to convert Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US) is: ton = oz t × 0.0000342857. For example, to convert 10 Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US), you would multiply 10 by 3.428571e-5.
What is a Troy Ounce?
The troy ounce equals approximately 31.1 grams and is used for weighing precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.
What is a Short Ton (US)?
The short ton equals 2,000 pounds (907.18474 kg) and is the everyday "ton" in the United States.
What are the common uses of Troy Ounce?
The Troy Ounce is commonly used in gold trading, silver markets, precious metals.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Troy Ounce to Short Ton (US) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/troy_ounce-to-short_ton