Converting Pound (lbs) to Ounce, troy (oz t)

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that still use the imperial system. One pound is equivalent to 16 ounces in the conventional measurement system. It is often used to measure the mass of a variety of items, including food, luggage, and body weight.

What is Ounce, troy (oz t)

The troy ounce (oz t) is a unit of weight used mostly in the precious metals market, such as gold and silver. It is different from the more common ounce, as it is equivalent to approximately 31.1035 grams. One troy ounce is equal to about 1.09714 ounces in the standard system. The troy ounce is specifically used for measuring precious metals, making it important for jewelers and investors.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between pounds (lbs) and troy ounces (oz t), you can use the following formulas:

• To convert pounds to troy ounces:

  ozt=lbs×14.58333

• To convert troy ounces to pounds:

  lbs=ozt×0.06857143

Examples

Here are some examples to demonstrate conversions between pounds and troy ounces:

1. Convert 1 lb to oz t:

   ozt=1lbs×14.58333=14.58333ozt

2. Convert 10 lbs to oz t:

   ozt=10lbs×14.58333=145.8333ozt

3. Convert 13 lbs to oz t:

   ozt=13lbs×14.58333=189.5833ozt

4. Convert 15 oz t to lbs:

   lbs=15ozt×0.06857143=1.028571lbs

5. Convert 10 oz t to lbs:

   lbs=10ozt×0.06857143=0.6857143lbs

6. Convert 13 oz t to lbs:

   lbs=13ozt×0.06857143=0.8914286lbs

These formulas and examples illustrate how to effectively convert between pounds and troy ounces. You can apply these methods to any weight measurement you need to convert in this category. Use this page to perform converting from Pound (lbs) to Ounce, troy (oz t).