Ton (US) to Grain Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert US tons to grains with our free online weight converter.

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How to Use the Calculator:

Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (US)).
The converted value in Grain will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Ton (US) to Grain

Converting Ton (US) to Grain involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Ton (US) = 14000000 grains

Example Calculation:

Convert 5 US tons: 5 × 14000000 = 70000000 grains

Note: Conversion factors can sometimes be rounded for display purposes. For precise calculations, always use the full factor or rely on the calculator above.

What is a Ton (US) and a Grain?

The US ton, also known as the short ton, is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States. It is defined as exactly 2,000 pounds (avoirdupois). This is equivalent to 907.18474 kilograms.

The grain (gr) is a unit of mass in the traditional English weight systems (Avoirdupois, Troy, and Apothecaries'). It was originally based on the weight of a single grain of barley. It is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams (or 1/7000 of an avoirdupois pound).

Note: The Ton (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Grain belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Ton (US) and Grain

The short ton originated in the English system of weights and measures and became the standard ton in the United States. It differs from the imperial (long) ton (2,240 lbs) used more traditionally in the UK, and the metric ton (1,000 kg).

The grain is one of the oldest units of mass, dating back to antiquity, using seeds (like barley or wheat) as weight standards. It formed the legal basis for English weight systems and remains defined in terms of metric units today.

Common Uses for US tons and grains

Explore the typical applications for both Ton (US) (imperial/US) and Grain (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for US tons

Transportation: Measuring vehicle weights and payload capacities in the US for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.
Construction Materials: Used for quantifying bulk materials like gravel, sand, and coal in US commerce and construction projects.
Industrial Applications: Standard unit for heavy machinery, shipping containers, and large-scale manufacturing within the US.
HVAC Systems: Often used for measuring large items like HVAC units (tonnage rating relates to cooling capacity, but derives from the weight of ice).
Waste Management: Common unit for measuring municipal solid waste, recycling volumes, and landfill capacities.

Common Uses for grains

Ammunition: Measuring the mass of bullets and gunpowder charges.
Archery: Measuring the mass of arrows and arrowheads.
Medicine & Pharmacy: Historically used in the apothecaries' system; sometimes still used for measuring dosage of certain older medications (e.g., aspirin).
Jewelry: Used in the troy system (24 grains = 1 pennyweight).
Reloading: Handloading ammunition requires precise measurement in grains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Ton (US) (ton)

How many pounds are in a US ton?

There are exactly 2,000 pounds (lb) in 1 US ton (short ton).

Is the US ton the same as the UK ton?

No. The US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lbs, while the traditional UK ton (long ton) is 2,240 lbs. The metric ton (1,000 kg or approx. 2,204.6 lbs) is also different.

Where is the US ton used?

It is primarily used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric ton (tonne).

About Grain (gr)

How many grains are in an ounce (avoirdupois)?

There are 437.5 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois ounce (oz).

How many grains are in a pound (avoirdupois)?

There are 7,000 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois pound (lb).

How many milligrams are in a grain?

There are exactly 64.79891 milligrams (mg) in 1 grain (gr).

Conversion Table: Ton (US) to Grain

Ton (US) (ton)	Grain (gr)
1	14,000,000
5	70,000,000
10	140,000,000
25	350,000,000
50	700,000,000
100	1,400,000,000
500	7,000,000,000
1,000	14,000,000,000

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