Convert pounds (troy) to ounces (troy)

Explanation

From this page you can convert pounds (troy) to ounces (troy) (or lb t to oz t) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from pounds (troy) to ounces (troy) you need to multiply by 12. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 lb t=12 oz t

pounds (troy)lb t

dimension	mass
symbol	lb t

The troy pound (lb t) is a unit of mass in the Troy weight system.

Definition of the pound

One troy pound is defined as being equal to 12 troy ounces.

Value in terms of the SI

One troy pound is exactly equal to 373.2417216 grams.

Some Facts

The troy pound is lighter than the conventional pound by quite a lot with its 5760 grains against 7000 grains for the pound.

Troy Units of mass

grain	gr
pennyweight	dwt	24 grains
ounce	oz t	20 pennyweight
pound	lb t	12 ounces

The Troy weight system

The Troy weight system originated in 15th-century England. It is still in use today in the precious metal industry.

The Troy system being based on the grain, and the grain as a subdivision of the pound, it was redefined indirectly by the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959.

ounces (troy)oz t

dimension	mass
symbol	oz t

The troy ounce (oz t) is a unit of mass in the Troy weight system.

Definition of the ounce

One troy ounce is exactly equal to 0.0311034768 kilograms.

From the Weights and Measures Act of 1985: PART V: Measurement of Mass or Weight

Equivalences

One troy ounce is equivalent to:

Some Facts

The troy ounce weighs 480 grains and is slightly heavier than the conventional ounce that only weighs 437.5 grains.

Troy Units of mass

grain	gr
pennyweight	dwt	24 grains
ounce	oz t	20 pennyweight
pound	lb t	12 ounces

The Troy weight system

The Troy weight system originated in 15th-century England. It is still in use today in the precious metal industry.

The Troy system being based on the grain, and the grain as a subdivision of the pound, it was redefined indirectly by the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959.