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1 troy pound (lb t) = 12 troy ounce (oz t). Troy Pound (lb t) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Troy Ounce (oz t) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system.

Troy Pounds: A Unit of Weight

Troy pounds are a unit of weight that are used for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum. Troy pounds are derived from the French word troye, which was the name of a market town in France where English merchants traded in the Middle Ages. The symbol for troy pound is lb t.

Definition of the Troy Pound

The troy pound is defined as 12 troy ounces, which are each 20 pennyweights, which are each 24 grains. The troy grain is equal to the avoirdupois grain, which is one seven-thousandth of an avoirdupois pound. The troy ounce is heavier than the avoirdupois ounce, but the troy pound is lighter than the avoirdupois pound.

The troy pound is equal to about 0.8229 avoirdupois pounds or 0.3732 kilograms. The troy ounce is equal to about 1.0971 avoirdupois ounces or 31.1035 grams. The troy grain is equal to about 0.0648 milligrams.

How to Convert Troy Pounds

Troy pounds can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert troy pounds to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert troy pounds to avoirdupois pounds, multiply by 0.8229. For example, 10 lb t = 10 x 0.8229 = 8.229 lb.
• To convert troy pounds to avoirdupois ounces, multiply by 13.1657. For example, 5 lb t = 5 x 13.1657 = 65.8285 oz.
• To convert troy pounds to tons (short), divide by 1216.05. For example, 20 lb t = 20 / 1216.05 = 0.0164 ton.
• To convert troy pounds to kilograms, multiply by 0.3732. For example, 15 lb t = 15 x 0.3732 = 5.598 kg.
• To convert troy pounds to grams, multiply by 373.2417. For example, 25 lb t = 25 x 373.2417 = 9331.0425 g.
• To convert troy pounds to milligrams, multiply by 373241.7216. For example, 30 lb t = 30 x 373241.7216 = 11197251.648 mg.

Where Troy Pounds are Used

Troy pounds are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where troy pounds are used:

• In most countries that use the SI system, troy pounds are not used for measuring weight, but only for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum.
• In the United States, troy pounds are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, troy pounds are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In the United Kingdom, troy pounds are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In India, troy pounds are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry.

History of Troy Pounds

Troy pounds have a long history that dates back to ancient times. Here are some highlights of the history of troy pounds:

• The troy pound was originally based on the weight of a Roman libra, which was a unit of mass used in ancient Rome that was equivalent to about 328 grams.
• The troy pound was used in different systems of measurement, such as the Roman system, the Byzantine system, the Arabic system and the English system. It varied from about 350 grams to about 400 grams depending on the region and the time period.
• The troy pound was standardized by royal statutes and international agreements in different periods of history. For example, in 1527 an act of Henry VIII fixed the troy pound at exactly 5760 grains; in 1828 an act of Congress adopted the troy pound as the official unit of weight for coinage in the United States; in 1959 an international agreement defined the international avoirdupois ounce as exactly 28.349523125 grams, which made the troy ounce exactly 31.1034768 grams.

Example Conversions of Troy Pounds to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of troy pounds to other units of weight:

• 1 lb t = 0.8229 lb
• 1 lb t = 13.1657 oz
• 1 lb t = 0.000411 ton
• 1 lb t = 0.3732 kg
• 1 lb t = 373.2417 g
• 1 lb t = 373241.7216 mg
• 1 lb t = 12 oz t
• 1 lb t = 240 dwt
• 1 lb t = 5760 gr
• 1 lb t = 0.3671 stone

Troy Ounces: A Unit of Weight

Troy ounces are a unit of weight that are used for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum. Troy ounces are derived from the French word once, which was the name of a unit of weight used in the Middle Ages. The symbol for troy ounce is oz t.

Definition of the Troy Ounce

The troy ounce is defined as 20 pennyweights, which are each 24 grains. The troy grain is equal to the avoirdupois grain, which is one seven-thousandth of an avoirdupois pound. The troy ounce is heavier than the avoirdupois ounce, but lighter than the apothecaries’ ounce.

The troy ounce is equal to about 1.0971 avoirdupois ounces or 31.1035 grams. The troy grain is equal to about 0.0648 milligrams.

How to Convert Troy Ounces

Troy ounces can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert troy ounces to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert troy ounces to avoirdupois ounces, multiply by 1.0971. For example, 10 oz t = 10 x 1.0971 = 10.971 oz.
• To convert troy ounces to avoirdupois pounds, divide by 14.5833. For example, 5 oz t = 5 / 14.5833 = 0.343 lb.
• To convert troy ounces to tons (short), divide by 29166.67. For example, 20 oz t = 20 / 29166.67 = 0.000685 ton.
• To convert troy ounces to kilograms, divide by 32.1507. For example, 15 oz t = 15 / 32.1507 = 0.4666 kg.
• To convert troy ounces to grams, multiply by 31.1035. For example, 25 oz t = 25 x 31.1035 = 777.5875 g.
• To convert troy ounces to milligrams, multiply by 31103.4768. For example, 30 oz t = 30 x 31103.4768 = 933104.304 mg.

Where Troy Ounces are Used

Troy ounces are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where troy ounces are used:

• In most countries that use the SI system, troy ounces are not used for measuring weight, but only for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum.
• In the United States, troy ounces are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, troy ounces are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In the United Kingdom, troy ounces are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver coins and bullion.
• In India, troy ounces are used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry.

History of Troy Ounces

Troy ounces have a long history that dates back to ancient times. Here are some highlights of the history of troy ounces:

• The troy ounce was originally based on the weight of a Roman uncia, which was one twelfth of a Roman libra or pound, which was equivalent to about 27 grams.
• The troy ounce was used in different systems of measurement, such as the Roman system, the Byzantine system, the Arabic system and the English system. It varied from about 26 grams to about 32 grams depending on the region and the time period.
• The troy ounce was standardized by royal statutes and international agreements in different periods of history. For example, in 1527 an act of Henry VIII fixed the troy ounce at exactly 480 grains; in 1828 an act of Congress adopted the troy ounce as the official unit of weight for coinage in the United States; in 1959 an international agreement defined the international avoirdupois ounce as exactly 28.349523125 grams, which made the troy ounce exactly 31.1034768 grams.

Example Conversions of Troy Ounces to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of troy ounces to other units of weight:

• 1 oz t = 1.0971 oz
• 1 oz t = 0.0686 lb
• 1 oz t = 0.000034 ton
• 1 oz t = 0.0311 kg
• 1 oz t = 31.1035 g
• 1 oz t = 31103.4768 mg
• 1 oz t = 0.0833 lb t
• 1 oz t = 20 dwt
• 1 oz t = 480 gr