In 1 US tons there are 32,000 ounces. Meanwhile in 1 ounces there are 0.0000312500 US tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Ounces to US tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert US tons to ounces (oz), use the short ton standard. A US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 pounds (lb), and 1 lb = 16 oz. That means:
Steps (US ton to ounces):
Example: Convert 1 2/5 US tons to ounces
So, 1 2/5 US tons = 44,800 ounces.
It depends on the type of ton. A US short ton equals 32,000 ounces. A UK long ton equals 35,840 ounces. A metric ton (tonne) equals 35,273.9619 ounces.
A short ton is used most often in the United States and equals 2,000 pounds. A long ton is used in some UK and shipping contexts and equals 2,240 pounds. A metric ton (also called a tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms.
Start by choosing the right ton type, then multiply by the correct ounces-per-ton value.
Different regions adopted different ton standards. The US commonly uses the short ton. The UK has a long ton in some settings. Most other places use the metric ton.
Many freight quotes use metric tons or short tons, depending on the carrier and country. Bills of lading and rate sheets often state the unit. If it only says “ton,” confirm whether it means short ton, long ton, or metric ton.
This conversion uses the avoirdupois ounce, the standard ounce for everyday weight in the US and UK. One avoirdupois ounce equals 28.349523125 grams. The troy ounce is used for precious metals and doesn’t apply here.
Yes. Divide ounces by the correct ounces-per-ton value.
A metric ton equals 35,273.9619 ounces. This is based on 1,000 kilograms and the standard gram-to-ounce conversion.
A long ton equals 35,840 ounces. It’s based on 2,240 pounds and 16 ounces per pound.
A short ton equals 32,000 ounces. It’s based on 2,000 pounds and 16 ounces per pound.
For shipping, billing, and lab work, use more decimal places when needed. For everyday use, rounding to the nearest ounce is often fine. Always match the level of detail your job or record requires.
Use pounds as a middle step. One short ton is 2,000 pounds, and one pound is 16 ounces. That makes 2,000 × 16 = 32,000 ounces. This helps catch unit mix-ups.
A ton is a unit of weight (mass). Some industries use terms like “ton” for volume or cooling power (like “ton of refrigeration”), but that’s a different meaning. For tons to ounces, it’s always weight.
The Calculate Box tool to convert US tons to ounces uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a US tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to ounces.