Convert ounces to metric tons
Converting ounces to metric tons is a common weight task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 oz equals 0.0000283495 t, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert ounces to metric tons
To convert ounces to metric tons, multiply the number of ounces by 0.0000283495. For example, 10 oz × 0.0000283495 = 0.000283495 t.
t = oz × 0.0000283495
- Write down the value in ounces you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.0000283495 (the exact oz→t factor).
- The result is your value in metric tons. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of ounces and their equivalents in metric tons:
| oz | t |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000283495 |
| 2 | 0.000056699 |
| 3 | 0.0000850486 |
| 4 | 0.000113398 |
| 5 | 0.000141748 |
| 10 | 0.000283495 |
| 20 | 0.00056699 |
| 25 | 0.000708738 |
| 50 | 0.00141748 |
| 100 | 0.00283495 |
| 250 | 0.00708738 |
| 500 | 0.0141748 |
About these units
Ounce (oz). The avoirdupois ounce is a US customary unit defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams, or 1/16 of a pound. Food portions and packaged goods in the US are labeled in ounces.
Metric Ton (t). A metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms, the standard large-mass unit in the metric system. Freight, vehicles and industrial output are measured in tonnes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ounces to metric tons?
To convert ounces to metric tons, multiply the number of ounces by 0.0000283495. For example, 10 oz × 0.0000283495 = 0.000283495 t. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many metric tons are in 1 ounce?
1 oz = 0.0000283495 t. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many ounces are in 1 metric ton?
1 t = 35,274 oz. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Metric Ton to Ounce converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the ounces to metric tons conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0000283495 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is ounce used for?
The avoirdupois ounce is a US customary unit defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams, or 1/16 of a pound. Food portions and packaged goods in the US are labeled in ounces.