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1 troy pound (lb t) = 0.007346939 uk long hundredweight (uk cwt). Troy Pound (lb t) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Uk Long Hundredweight (uk cwt) 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

UK Long Hundredweights: A Unit of Weight

UK long hundredweights are a unit of weight that are used for measuring medium masses, such as agricultural produce, livestock, and coal. UK long hundredweights are also known as imperial hundredweights or gross hundredweights. The symbol for UK long hundredweight is cwt.

Definition of the UK Long Hundredweight

The UK long hundredweight is defined as 112 pounds, which is the common unit of weight in the British imperial system of measurements. The UK long hundredweight is equal to 8 stone, each of which is 14 pounds. The UK long hundredweight is also equal to 0.05 long tons, which are used in the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

The UK long hundredweight is equal to about 50.8 kilograms or 0.0508 tonnes. The UK long hundredweight is also equal to about 0.0504 tonnes-force.

How to Convert UK Long Hundredweights

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

• To convert UK long hundredweights to avoirdupois pounds, multiply by 112. For example, 10 cwt = 10 x 112 = 1120 lb.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to short tons, multiply by 0.056. For example, 5 cwt = 5 x 0.056 = 0.28 tn.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to tonnes, multiply by 0.0508. For example, 20 cwt = 20 x 0.0508 = 1.016 t.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to kilograms, multiply by 50.8023. For example, 15 cwt = 15 x 50.8023 = 761.0345 kg.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to grams, multiply by 50802.3454. For example, 25 cwt = 25 x 50802.3454 = 1270058.635 g.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to milligrams, multiply by 50802345.44. For example, 30 cwt = 30 x 50802345.44 = 1524070363.2 mg.

Where UK Long Hundredweights are Used

UK long hundredweights are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where UK long hundredweights are used:

• In the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth of Nations countries, UK long hundredweights are used for measuring weight, especially for agricultural produce, livestock, and coal.
• In the United States, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for wool and some cereal grains.
• In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for wool and some cereal grains.
• In India, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for agricultural produce and coal.

History of UK Long Hundredweights

UK long hundredweights have a long history that dates back to the Middle Ages. Here are some highlights of the history of UK long hundredweights:

• The UK long hundredweight was originally based on the weight of a quarter or a quarter-bushel of wheat or barley.
• The UK long hundredweight was part of the British imperial system of measurements that was established in the early modern period as a standardised system of weights and measures that replaced the diverse local units that varied from region to region.
• The UK long hundredweight was adopted by many countries around the world as part of the British Empire and its influence on trade and commerce.
• The UK long hundredweight was also referred to as the imperial hundredweight or the gross hundredweight in some countries and contexts to distinguish it from the short hundredweight used in the United States and the metric quintal used in most other countries.

Example Conversions of UK Long Hundredweights to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of UK long hundredweights to other units of weight:

• 1 cwt = 112 lb
• 1 cwt = 0.056 tn
• 1 cwt = 0.0508 t
• 1 cwt = 50.8023 kg
• 1 cwt = 50802.3454 g
• 1 cwt = 50802345.44 mg
• 1 cwt = 17.8571 oz t
• 1 cwt = 357.1429 dwt
• 1 cwt = 1785.7143 gr
• 1 cwt = 0.0005 kN