Convert Mace to Ton (short, US)
Convert maces to tons (short, us) instantly. 1 mace = 4.166666e-6 ton (short, us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (short, US) to Mace converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Ton (short, US)
The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.
The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.
US industry, mining, and commodity output.
Standardized within US customary units.
Mace to Ton (short, US) conversion formula
Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.
The relationship between maces and tons (short, us):
To convert maces to tons (short, us), multiply the value in maces by 4.166666e-6. To reverse, multiply tons (short, us) by 240000.0264554744.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (short, us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (short, US) to Mace converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert maces to tons (short, us)
- Write down the value in maces (mace).
- Multiply that value by the factor 4.166666e-6.
- The product is the equivalent value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
- To reverse, multiply the ton (short, us) value by 240000.0264554744.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 mace to sh tn:
1 × 4.166666e-6 = 4.166666e-6 sh tn
Example 2 — Convert 100 mace to sh tn:
100 × 4.166666e-6 = 0.0004166666 sh tn
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 maces wide. Converting to tons (short, us) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 mace × 4.166666e-6 = 2.083333e-5 sh tn
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-mace school ruler converts cleanly to tons (short, us) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 mace × 4.166666e-6 = 0.000125 sh tn
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-mace fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between maces and tons (short, us) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 mace × 4.166666e-6 = 4.166666e-5 sh tn
Mace to Ton (short, US) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting maces to tons (short, us):
| Mace [mace] | Ton (short, US) [sh tn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 4.166666e-8 |
| 0.1 | 4.166666e-7 |
| 1 | 4.166666e-6 |
| 2 | 8.333332e-6 |
| 3 | 1.25e-5 |
| 4 | 1.666666e-5 |
| 5 | 2.083333e-5 |
| 10 | 4.166666e-5 |
| 20 | 8.333332e-5 |
| 30 | 0.000125 |
| 40 | 0.0001666666 |
| 50 | 0.0002083333 |
| 100 | 0.0004166666 |
| 500 | 0.0020833331 |
| 1000 | 0.0041666662 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 mace = 4.166666e-6 sh tn) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
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