Convert metric tons to ounces (t to oz)

Symbol

The symbol for tonne is "t." However, unofficially "mt", "MT" or "Mt"are also used.

Description

A tonne or metric ton is a large unit of mass. It is originally a no-SI unit that has been accepted to be used in the SI system. It is defined as 1000 kilograms or approximately 2204.62 pounds.

There are two other units very closely related to metric ton or tonne - short ton and long ton. Short ton is used predominantly in USA and Canada. A short ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds, or 908 kilograms. Long ton, on the other hand, is used in United Kingdom. It id defined as 1,016 kg or 2,240 avoirdupois pounds.

So if you want to convert metric ton to pounds, be sure to multiply the tonne value by 2,204.62 to get the equivalent pound value. For tonne to kilograms conversion, multiply the tonne value by 1,000. For t to g conversion, multiply ton value by 1,000,000.

History

The tonne has its roots in the development of the metric system during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The term "tonne" originated from the French word "tonneau," meaning barrel, reflecting its early use in trade.

Use

It's often used to measure the weight of heavy objects or large quantities of goods, such as vehicles, construction materials, or goods shipments.

Symbol

The symbol for ounce is "oz."

Description

An ounce is a smaller unit of mass compared to a pound. It is defined as one-sixteenth of a pound. So, to convert oz to lb (pounds), you just need to divide the number of ounces by 16.

One ounce equals to about 28 grams, 28.349523125 grams to be exact. To convert ounce to gram, multiply the ounce value by this number.

For oz to kg conversion, multiply the ounces value by 0.0283495231 and you will get the equivalent mass in kg.

History

The history of the ounce traces back to ancient Rome, where it was originally based on the weight of one Roman ounce of gold or silver. It was derived from the word "uncia" which means "twelfth part". A standard copper bar was used to define foot and pound in the Roman era. This bar was subdivided into twelve equal parts or unciae. Eventually these uncia became the standard for defining the common ounce.

Over time, different regions developed their own versions of the ounce, leading to variations in size.

Today, the most common types of ounces are the avoirdupois ounce (used in the United States and other countries) and the troy ounce (used for precious metals like gold and silver).

Use

Ounce is not as widely used as it was before. It is still used in many parts of the world mostly for measuring food items or postal packages.