What is a short hundredweight?
A short hundredweight, also known as a cental, is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and Canada.
It is equivalent to 100 pounds or approximately 45.36 kilograms.
The term "short" is used to distinguish it from the long hundredweight, which is used in the United Kingdom and equals 112 pounds.
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.