Convert hundredweight (US) to pound (troy or apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to pound (troy or apothecary) [lb t], or Convert pound (troy or apothecary) to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Pound (Troy Or Apothecary)
1 cwt (US) = 121.527777777778 lb t
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to lb t:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 121.527777777778 lb t = 1822.91666666667 lb t
Hundredweight (Us) to Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
Pound (Troy Or Apothecary)
A pound (troy or apothecary) is a unit of weight used primarily for precious metals and gemstones, equivalent to 12 ounces or approximately 373 grams.
History/Origin
The troy pound originated in the medieval French town of Troyes, historically used in the trade of precious metals and gemstones. The apothecary pound was used in pharmacy for weighing medicines and ingredients. Both units have roots in medieval European systems of measurement.
Current Use
The troy pound is still used in the precious metals industry, especially for gold, silver, and gemstones. The apothecary pound is largely obsolete but may still be referenced in historical contexts or traditional practices.