Convert Troy Ounce to Metric Ton
Convert troy ounces to metric tons instantly. 1 troy ounce = 3.110348e-5 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton 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.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Troy Ounce to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between troy ounces and metric tons:
To convert troy ounces to metric tons, multiply the value in troy ounces by 3.110348e-5. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 32150.746568628.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Troy Ounce converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert troy ounces to metric tons
- Write down the value in troy ounces (oz t).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.110348e-5.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 32150.746568628.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 oz t to t:
1 × 3.110348e-5 = 3.110348e-5 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 oz t to t:
100 × 3.110348e-5 = 0.0031103477 t
Real-world example — Small to geographic-scale
100,000 troy ounces equals one metric ton — a useful conversion when small-scale survey diagrams must be related to road-network distances on a different map.
100000 oz t × 3.110348e-5 = 3.11034768 t
Real-world example — Architectural to geographic scale
A 100,000-troy ounce measurement equals one metric ton. The five-order-of-magnitude scale change comes up in mapping work where architectural site plans must be related to road-network maps.
100000 oz t × 3.110348e-5 = 3.11034768 t
Troy Ounce to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting troy ounces to metric tons:
| Troy Ounce [oz t] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.110348e-7 |
| 0.1 | 3.110348e-6 |
| 1 | 3.110348e-5 |
| 2 | 6.220695e-5 |
| 3 | 9.331043e-5 |
| 4 | 0.0001244139 |
| 5 | 0.0001555174 |
| 10 | 0.0003110348 |
| 20 | 0.0006220695 |
| 30 | 0.0009331043 |
| 40 | 0.0012441391 |
| 50 | 0.0015551738 |
| 100 | 0.0031103477 |
| 500 | 0.0155517384 |
| 1000 | 0.0311034768 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 oz t = 3.110348e-5 t) 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.