Ounces to Metric Tons Converter
Convert ounces to metric tons instantly with this free ounces to metric tons converter. Enter any value to get an accurate weight & mass conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 ounce in metric tons?
1 ounce is equal to 0.00002835 metric tons.
1 ÷ 35,273.9619 = 0.00002835 metric tons
1 ounce = 0.0000283495 metric tons
Ounces to Metric tons formula
t = oz ÷ 35,273.9619
The ounces to metric tons conversion factor is 0.000028349523, which is exact by definition. 1 ounce = 0.000028349523 metric tons, and 1 metric ton = 35,273.9619496 ounces.
Regional note. Three different tons exist: the US short ton (2,000 lb = 907.185 kg), the Imperial long ton (2,240 lb = 1,016.047 kg) and the metric tonne (1,000 kg). This page uses the metric tonne.
Worked examples
- 2 ounces = 0.000056699 metric tons — 2 ÷ 35,273.9619 = 0.000056699 metric tons
- 6 ounces = 0.000170097 metric tons — 6 ÷ 35,273.9619 = 0.000170097 metric tons
- 10 ounces = 0.000283495 metric tons — 10 ÷ 35,273.9619 = 0.000283495 metric tons
Ounces to Metric tons conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Ounces (oz) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.00002835 t |
| 2 oz | 0.0000567 t |
| 3 oz | 0.00008505 t |
| 4 oz | 0.0001134 t |
| 5 oz | 0.00014175 t |
| 6 oz | 0.0001701 t |
| 7 oz | 0.00019845 t |
| 8 oz | 0.0002268 t |
| 9 oz | 0.00025515 t |
| 10 oz | 0.0002835 t |
| 12 oz | 0.00034019 t |
| 15 oz | 0.00042524 t |
| 20 oz | 0.00056699 t |
| 25 oz | 0.00070874 t |
| 30 oz | 0.00085049 t |
| 50 oz | 0.00141748 t |
| 75 oz | 0.00212621 t |
| 100 oz | 0.00283495 t |
| 500 oz | 0.01417476 t |
| 1,000 oz | 0.02834952 t |
When you need to convert ounces to metric tons
- Cooking from recipes that give ingredients by weight in a different system.
- Checking airline baggage allowances, which are quoted in kilograms almost everywhere except the US.
- Recording body weight, gym plate loads or shipping weights across regions.
Getting a feel for the scale
A converted number is easier to trust when you can picture it. These reference points let you sanity-check the result at a glance.
Ounce (oz)
- A slice of bread is about 1 oz
- A tennis ball is roughly 2 oz
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 ounce = 0.000028 metric tons, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
- Confusing the fluid ounce (a volume) with the ounce (a weight). They are different quantities and only coincide for water by rough approximation.
- Assuming there is only one ton. The US short ton, the Imperial long ton and the metric tonne differ by up to 12%.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Kitchen scales resolve to about 1 g or 0.1 oz, so two significant figures beyond the decimal point is wasted precision. Postage and freight are normally rounded up to the next billing increment.
How these units are defined
- Ounce (oz): The avoirdupois ounce: one sixteenth of a pound. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Metric ton (t): 1,000 kilograms, also called a tonne. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 ounce in metric tons?
- 1 ounce is equal to 0.00002835 metric tons.
- How many ounces are in one metric ton?
- There are 35,273.9619 ounces in 1 metric ton.
- How do you convert ounces to metric tons?
- Multiply the number of ounces by 0.00002835 — or use the formula t = oz ÷ 35,273.9619.
- What is 6 ounces in metric tons?
- 6 ounces is 0.000170097 metric tons. 6 ÷ 35,273.9619 = 0.000170097 metric tons.
- Is the ounces to metric tons conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.000028349523 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.
- Does this use US or Imperial metric tons?
- Three different tons exist: the US short ton (2,000 lb = 907.185 kg), the Imperial long ton (2,240 lb = 1,016.047 kg) and the metric tonne (1,000 kg). This page uses the metric tonne.