Troy pounds to pounds
Type a value in troy pounds to see it in pounds straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the troy pounds box.
- Read the result in pounds as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
lb = lb t × 0.8228571429
Multiply the value in troy pounds by 0.8228571429 to get pounds.
Example
To convert 25 lb t to pounds: 25 × 0.8228571429 = 20.5714 lb.
Conversion table
| Troy pounds (lb t) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.822857 |
| 2 | 1.64571 |
| 3 | 2.46857 |
| 5 | 4.11429 |
| 10 | 8.22857 |
| 20 | 16.4571 |
| 25 | 20.5714 |
| 50 | 41.1429 |
| 100 | 82.2857 |
| 250 | 205.714 |
| 500 | 411.429 |
| 1,000 | 822.857 |
About the units
- Troy pound
- Equal to 12 troy ounces or 5760 grains, exactly 373.2417216 grams, lighter than the ordinary pound.
- Pound
- The international avoirdupois pound, equal to exactly 0.45359237 kg since the 1959 agreement.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many pounds are in one troy pound?
1 lb t = 0.822857 lb exactly.
How do I convert troy pounds to pounds?
Use lb = lb t × 0.8228571429. For example, 25 lb t = 20.5714 lb.
How many troy pounds are in one pound?
1 lb = 1.21528 lb t.
Are mass and weight the same thing?
Strictly no: mass is the amount of matter, in kilograms, while weight is the force of gravity on it, in newtons. Scales display mass, so everyday language uses the two words interchangeably.
What is the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce?
An ordinary ounce is 28.349523125 grams and is used for food and goods, while a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is used to price gold and silver.