In 1 ounces there are 0.0000312500 US tons. Meanwhile in 1 US tons there are 32,000 ounces. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the US tons to Ounces calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert ounces (oz) to US tons (short tons), use the fixed weight relationship between these mass units.
US tons = ounces ÷ 32,000
Tip: This is for US tons (short tons), not metric tons (tonnes).
There are 32,000 ounces (oz) in 1 US ton (short ton). A US ton equals 2,000 pounds, and each pound equals 16 ounces.
Use this simple conversion:
This works for any value of ounces.
Use the reverse formula:
This helps when you start with tons and need ounces.
1 ounce = 0.00003125 US tons.
That number comes from dividing 1 by 32,000.
16 ounces = 0.0005 US tons.
Since 16 ounces equals 1 pound, this is also 1 pound in tons.
32 ounces = 0.001 US tons.
That equals 2 pounds, since 32 ounces is 2 pounds.
1,000 ounces = 0.03125 US tons.
You can find this by dividing 1,000 by 32,000.
10,000 ounces = 0.3125 US tons.
This is useful for large package weights or bulk goods.
32,000 ounces = 1 US ton.
This is the key benchmark for ounce-to-ton conversions.
No. A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 pounds. A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kilograms, which is about 2,204.62 pounds. They are not the same weight.
No. A long ton equals 2,240 pounds, while a US ton equals 2,000 pounds. If you mix them up, your result will be off.
A US ton is a very large unit. Since 1 US ton = 32,000 ounces, most ounce values turn into a small decimal in tons. This is normal.
Use ounces for small weights like food, mail, or parts. Use US tons for heavy loads like freight, building materials, or large shipments.
Common issues include:
For small ounce values, 4 to 8 decimal places often makes sense. For large weights, 2 to 4 decimals is usually enough. Use more decimals when accuracy matters for billing or shipping.
The Calculate Box tool to convert ounces to US tons uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a ounces value in the box and have it instantly converted to US tons.