Convert troy pounds to Other Weights
Welcome to our troy pounds 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 pounds 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-pounds
š A troy pound is a unit of mass that is equal to 12 troy ounces or approximately 373 grams. It is commonly used in the precious metals industry to measure the weight of gold and silver.
š” The troy pound was originally used in medieval England as a way to value precious metals based on their weight. One troy pound was the equivalent of 240 silver pennies!