Convert ton (metric) to ounce

Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to ounce [oz], or Convert ounce to ton (metric).




How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Ounce

1 t = 35273.9619495804 oz

Example: convert 15 t to oz:
15 t = 15 Γ— 35273.9619495804 oz = 529109.429243706 oz


Ton (Metric) to Ounce Conversion Table

ton (metric) ounce

Ton (Metric)

The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

History/Origin

The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.

Current Use

The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.


Ounce

An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.

History/Origin

The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.

Current Use

Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.



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