Convert Tael to Ounce
Convert taels to ounces instantly. 1 tael = 1.3333331875 ounce — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ounce to Tael converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Tael
The tael equals about 37.8 grams (ten mace).
From Malay 'tahil'; the Chinese unit is the 'liang'.
East Asian precious-metal and traditional-medicine commerce.
A long-standing East Asian trade weight, with regional variants.
Ounce
The (avoirdupois) ounce (oz) equals one-sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams.
From Latin 'uncia', meaning a twelfth part.
US food portions, postal weights, and boxing weight classes.
Standardized as 1/16 of the international pound from 1959.
Tael to Ounce 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 taels and ounces:
To convert taels to ounces, multiply the value in taels by 1.3333331875. To reverse, multiply ounces by 0.750000082.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in ounces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ounce to Tael converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert taels to ounces
- Write down the value in taels (tael).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.3333331875.
- The product is the equivalent value in ounces (oz).
- To reverse, multiply the ounce value by 0.750000082.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 tael to oz:
1 × 1.3333331875 = 1.3333331875 oz
Example 2 — Convert 100 tael to oz:
100 × 1.3333331875 = 133.3333187534 oz
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-tael fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between taels and ounces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 tael × 1.3333331875 = 13.3333318753 oz
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 taels wide. Converting to ounces is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 tael × 1.3333331875 = 6.6666659377 oz
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-tael school ruler converts cleanly to ounces — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 tael × 1.3333331875 = 39.999995626 oz
Tael to Ounce conversion table
Standard reference values for converting taels to ounces:
| Tael [tael] | Ounce [oz] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0133333319 |
| 0.1 | 0.1333333188 |
| 1 | 1.3333331875 |
| 2 | 2.6666663751 |
| 3 | 3.9999995626 |
| 4 | 5.3333327501 |
| 5 | 6.6666659377 |
| 10 | 13.3333318753 |
| 20 | 26.6666637507 |
| 30 | 39.999995626 |
| 40 | 53.3333275014 |
| 50 | 66.6666593767 |
| 100 | 133.3333187534 |
| 500 | 666.6665937671 |
| 1000 | 1333.3331875343 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 tael = 1.3333331875 oz) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.