Convert Troy Ounce to Kilogram
Convert troy ounces to kilograms instantly. 1 troy ounce = 0.0311034768 kilogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram to Troy Ounce converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Troy Ounce
The troy ounce (ozt) equals about 31.103 grams, one-twelfth of a troy pound.
From the Troy system of weights associated with Troyes, France.
The global standard for pricing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Established in the medieval Troy system and retained for precious metals.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant h at 6.62607015E-34 J s.
From Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) plus 'gramma' (small weight).
The worldwide base unit of mass in science, commerce, and everyday life.
Adopted in 1795; redefined through the Planck constant on 20 May 2019.
Troy Ounce to Kilogram conversion formula
The relationship between troy ounces and kilograms:
To convert troy ounces to kilograms, multiply the value in troy ounces by 0.0311034768. To reverse, multiply kilograms by 32.1507465686.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilograms updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilogram to Troy Ounce converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert troy ounces to kilograms
- Write down the value in troy ounces (oz t).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0311034768.
- The product is the equivalent value in kilograms (kg).
- To reverse, multiply the kilogram value by 32.1507465686.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 oz t to kg:
1 × 0.0311034768 = 0.0311034768 kg
Example 2 — Convert 100 oz t to kg:
100 × 0.0311034768 = 3.11034768 kg
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 troy ounces into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in kilograms — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 oz t × 0.0311034768 = 5.598625824 kg
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-troy ounce piece of furniture converts to a value in kilograms that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 oz t × 0.0311034768 = 2.2394503296 kg
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-troy ounce-tall child measures a value in kilograms that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 oz t × 0.0311034768 = 4.66552152 kg
Troy Ounce to Kilogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting troy ounces to kilograms:
| Troy Ounce [oz t] | Kilogram [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0003110348 |
| 0.1 | 0.0031103477 |
| 1 | 0.0311034768 |
| 2 | 0.0622069536 |
| 3 | 0.0933104304 |
| 4 | 0.1244139072 |
| 5 | 0.155517384 |
| 10 | 0.311034768 |
| 20 | 0.622069536 |
| 30 | 0.933104304 |
| 40 | 1.244139072 |
| 50 | 1.55517384 |
| 100 | 3.11034768 |
| 500 | 15.5517384 |
| 1000 | 31.1034768 |
Frequently asked questions
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Indian / South Asian (6 units)
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Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 oz t = 0.0311034768 kg) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.