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Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a small US customary unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams. It is commonly used in cooking, portion sizes, mail weighing, and food packaging. Ounces provide a practical scale for items too small for pounds but too large for grams alone.
Although the same word, ounce, also refers to a liquid measurement (fluid ounce), the two units are completely different. This converter focuses on ounces used for weight.
US Ton
A US ton — also called a short ton — is a large weight unit commonly used in shipping, construction, and industrial supply. One US ton equals 2,000 pounds or about 907.18 kilograms. It is useful for measuring heavy loads such as vehicles, building materials, and bulk goods.
The US ton differs from the metric ton used in most countries, which can lead to confusion without proper conversion. A converter ensures accurate interpretation when dealing with global trade or engineering data.
