Converting from Pound, troy (lb t) to Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

What is Pound, troy (lb t)

Pound, troy (lb t) is a unit of weight commonly used in the precious metals market. The troy pound is part of the troy weight system, which has its own distinct set of units that are different from the avoirdupois system used for most other goods. One troy pound is equivalent to approximately 373.2417 grams.

What is Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

Hundredweight, short (cwt (US)) is a unit of weight that is primarily used in the United States. The short hundredweight is defined as 100 pounds (lb). This unit is often used in shipping and logistics to quantify weight and manage large quantities of goods efficiently. In metric terms, one short hundredweight is approximately equal to 45.3592 kilograms.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between Pound, troy (lb t) and Hundredweight, short (cwt (US)), the following formulas can be used:

• cwt (US)=lb t×0.008228571
• lb t=cwt (US)×121.5278

Examples

1. Example 1: Convert 8 lb t to cwt (US).

   Using the formula:

   cwt (US)=8lb t×0.008228571=0.06582857cwt (US)

2. Example 2: Convert 11 lb t to cwt (US).

   Using the formula:

   cwt (US)=11lb t×0.008228571=0.09051429cwt (US)

3. Example 3: Convert 13 lb t to cwt (US).

   Using the formula:

   cwt (US)=13lb t×0.008228571=0.1069714cwt (US)

4. Example 4: Convert 8 cwt (US) to lb t.

   Using the reverse formula:

   lb t=8cwt (US)×121.5278=972.2222lb t

5. Example 5: Convert 11 cwt (US) to lb t.

   Using the reverse formula:

   lb t=11cwt (US)×121.5278=1336.806lb t

6. Example 6: Convert 13 cwt (US) to lb t.

   Using the reverse formula:

   lb t=13cwt (US)×121.5278=1579.861lb t