Convert troy ounces to Other Weights
Welcome to our troy ounces to other weights conversion page!
Perhaps you're a cook or baker who needs to convert recipe measurements, or maybe you work in a shipping or trading industry that requires precise weight measurements. Regardless of your reason for needing to convert weight units, our online calculator makes it easy to do so accurately and efficiently.
In addition to our calculator, we also provide helpful conversion tables for more specific weight units, which can be especially useful for those who need to work with decimals or more exact weight measurements.
Convert troy ounces To
Pounds
š A pound is a unit of mass that is equal to 16 ounces or approximately the weight of a small watermelon. It is commonly used to measure the weight of people, animals, and large objects.
š” The pound was originally defined in ancient Rome as the weight of 12 bronze coins called "unciae." This is where the symbol "lb" for pound comes from, as it is an abbreviation of the Latin word "libra," which means "scale" or "balance".
Troy-ounces
š A troy ounce is a unit of mass that is commonly used to measure the weight of precious metals like gold and silver. It is equal to 31.1 grams or approximately the weight of a golf ball.
š” The troy ounce is named after the city of Troyes in France, which was a major center of trade and commerce during medieval times. The city was known for its high-quality textiles, and the weight of its gold and silver coins became the standard for trade throughout Europe.