Ounce: (symbol: oz) is a unit of weight (or mass) commonly used in the United States customary system and the British imperial system. It has different definitions depending on the context, such as the avoirdupois ounce and the troy ounce, each with its own specific applications.
Avoirdupois Ounce (oz) - most commonly used for everyday measurements of weight in the U.S. Defined as 1/16 of a pound (lb) and is equal to 28.3495 grams (g).
Troy Ounce (oz t) - Used primarily for weighing precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. And is slightly heavier than an avoirdupois ounce at 31.1035 grams (g). Ton (Metric): in metric system, the ton (also known as the metric ton or tonne) is a unit of mass defined as 1,000 kilograms.
Avoirdupois Ounce (oz) - most commonly used for everyday measurements of weight in the U.S. Defined as 1/16 of a pound (lb) and is equal to 28.3495 grams (g).
Troy Ounce (oz t) - Used primarily for weighing precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. And is slightly heavier than an avoirdupois ounce at 31.1035 grams (g). Ton (Metric): in metric system, the ton (also known as the metric ton or tonne) is a unit of mass defined as 1,000 kilograms.
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