Ounces (oz) to Short tons (ST) Conversion
Ounces
The ounce (avoirdupois) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 28.349523125 grams, or one sixteenth of a pound, used in the United States and United Kingdom for food portions, postal weights, and product labelling. It must be distinguished from the troy ounce (31.1035 g), used exclusively for precious metals, and from the fluid ounce, which is a unit of volume.
Short tons
The short ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.185 kilograms), used primarily in the United States for bulk commodities including coal, grain, and steel. It is the standard ton in US commercial and industrial contexts, and appears frequently in shipping, construction, and manufacturing specifications. The short ton is approximately 10.7% lighter than the metric ton (1,000 kg) and 12.5% lighter than the British long ton (2,240 lb).
| Ounces (oz) | Short tons (ST) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 oz | 0.00000312 ST |
| 1 oz | 0.0000312 ST |
| 2 oz | 0.0000625 ST |
| 3 oz | 0.0000938 ST |
| 5 oz | 0.000156 ST |
| 10 oz | 0.000312 ST |
| 20 oz | 0.000625 ST |
| 30 oz | 0.000938 ST |
| 50 oz | 0.00156 ST |
| 100 oz | 0.00312 ST |
| 1000 oz | 0.0312 ST |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many short tons are in 1 ounces?
1 ounces (oz) is exactly 0.0000313 short tons (ST).
How do I convert ounces to short tons?
Multiply the value in ounces by 0.0000313 to get the result in short tons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.