The “ton” has different meanings depending on where you are in the world. In the United States, the short ton weighs 2,000 pounds, whereas in the United Kingdom, the long ton is slightly heavier at 2,240 pounds. Meanwhile, the metric ton (or tonne) used in most countries around the globe weighs exactly 1,000 kilograms or 2,204.62 pounds, which aligns with the International System of Units.
Interestingly, the term “ton” originated from “tun,” a large cask used to measure wine or ale’s capacity in medieval times. This historical connection signifies not just weight but also volume, reflecting the ton’s versatile application throughout history. Whether measuring ship’s cargo or carbon emissions, the ton continues to be a crucial unit in various fields.
The ounce is a fascinating unit with a rich history, dating back to Ancient Rome. The term “ounce” is derived from the Latin word “uncia,” meaning “one-twelfth.” Originally used by the Romans as a unit of weight, an uncia represented one-twelfth of a Roman pound. The versatility of the ounce becomes even more intriguing when you consider its application in both weight and volume measurements today.
In the realm of precious metals, such as gold and silver, the term “troy ounce” is used, which is approximately 10% heavier than the customary ounce. Meanwhile, in British imperial and American systems, an ounce can denote both dry and liquid measurements. The fluid ounce, however, differs slightly between the UK and the US, with the UK fluid ounce being approximately 28.4 milliliters and the US at about 29.6 milliliters. This multifaceted unit highlights how historical roots continue to influence modern measurement systems worldwide.
| Tons | Ounces |
|---|---|
0
t
|
0
oz
|
0.5
t
|
16000
oz
|
1
t
|
32000
oz
|
1.5
t
|
48000
oz
|
2
t
|
64000
oz
|
2.5
t
|
80000
oz
|
3
t
|
96000
oz
|
3.5
t
|
112000
oz
|
4
t
|
128000
oz
|
4.5
t
|
144000
oz
|
5
t
|
160000
oz
|
5.5
t
|
176000
oz
|
6
t
|
192000
oz
|
6.5
t
|
208000
oz
|
7
t
|
224000
oz
|
7.5
t
|
240000
oz
|
8
t
|
256000
oz
|
8.5
t
|
272000
oz
|
9
t
|
288000
oz
|
9.5
t
|
304000
oz
|
10
t
|
320000
oz
|
10.5
t
|
336000
oz
|
11
t
|
352000
oz
|
11.5
t
|
368000
oz
|
12
t
|
384000
oz
|
12.5
t
|
400000
oz
|
13
t
|
416000
oz
|
13.5
t
|
432000
oz
|
14
t
|
448000
oz
|
14.5
t
|
464000
oz
|
15
t
|
480000
oz
|
15.5
t
|
496000
oz
|
16
t
|
512000
oz
|
16.5
t
|
528000
oz
|
17
t
|
544000
oz
|
17.5
t
|
560000
oz
|
18
t
|
576000
oz
|
18.5
t
|
592000
oz
|
19
t
|
608000
oz
|
19.5
t
|
624000
oz
|
20
t
|
640000
oz
|
20.5
t
|
656000
oz
|
21
t
|
672000
oz
|
21.5
t
|
688000
oz
|
22
t
|
704000
oz
|
22.5
t
|
720000
oz
|
23
t
|
736000
oz
|
23.5
t
|
752000
oz
|
24
t
|
768000
oz
|
24.5
t
|
784000
oz
|
25
t
|
800000
oz
|
25.5
t
|
816000
oz
|
26
t
|
832000
oz
|
26.5
t
|
848000
oz
|
27
t
|
864000
oz
|
27.5
t
|
880000
oz
|
28
t
|
896000
oz
|
28.5
t
|
912000
oz
|
29
t
|
928000
oz
|
29.5
t
|
944000
oz
|
30
t
|
960000
oz
|
30.5
t
|
976000
oz
|
31
t
|
992000
oz
|
31.5
t
|
1008000
oz
|
32
t
|
1024000
oz
|
32.5
t
|
1040000
oz
|
33
t
|
1056000
oz
|
33.5
t
|
1072000
oz
|
34
t
|
1088000
oz
|
34.5
t
|
1104000
oz
|
35
t
|
1120000
oz
|
35.5
t
|
1136000
oz
|
36
t
|
1152000
oz
|
36.5
t
|
1168000
oz
|
37
t
|
1184000
oz
|
37.5
t
|
1200000
oz
|
38
t
|
1216000
oz
|
38.5
t
|
1232000
oz
|
39
t
|
1248000
oz
|
39.5
t
|
1264000
oz
|
40
t
|
1280000
oz
|
40.5
t
|
1296000
oz
|
41
t
|
1312000
oz
|
41.5
t
|
1328000
oz
|
42
t
|
1344000
oz
|
42.5
t
|
1360000
oz
|
43
t
|
1376000
oz
|
43.5
t
|
1392000
oz
|
44
t
|
1408000
oz
|
44.5
t
|
1424000
oz
|
45
t
|
1440000
oz
|
45.5
t
|
1456000
oz
|
46
t
|
1472000
oz
|
46.5
t
|
1488000
oz
|
47
t
|
1504000
oz
|
47.5
t
|
1520000
oz
|
48
t
|
1536000
oz
|
48.5
t
|
1552000
oz
|
49
t
|
1568000
oz
|
49.5
t
|
1584000
oz
|
50
t
|
1600000
oz
|
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