What are Troy Pounds?
Troy pounds are a unit of measurement commonly used in the precious metals industry, particularly for weighing gold, silver, and other valuable metals.
One troy pound is equivalent to 12 troy ounces, which is slightly heavier than the avoirdupois pound commonly used in everyday measurements. The troy pound is often denoted by the symbol "lb t" to distinguish it from the avoirdupois pound.
What is a stone?
A stone is a unit of weight commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms. The stone is often used to measure the weight of a person or animals, as well as for certain goods such as fruit and vegetables. While not an official metric unit, the stone is still widely used in everyday life in these countries.
We provide a calculator on this site to convert stones to kilograms.