What are Troy Ounces?
Troy ounces are a unit of measurement commonly used in the precious metals industry, particularly for weighing gold, silver, and other precious metals.
One troy ounce is equivalent to approximately 31.1035 grams, which is slightly heavier than a standard avoirdupois ounce. The term "troy" originates from the city of Troyes in France, where this unit of measurement was historically used in the trade of precious metals.
What are pounds?
Pounds are a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and some other countries, where 1 pound is equivalent to approximately 0.4536 kilograms. It is often used to measure smaller items or quantities, such as groceries, personal weight, or packages.
We provide a conversion calculator on this site for pounds to kilograms.
