Troy Weight Converter
Convert troy weight into any other unit. Precious metals are weighed in troy ounces, which are heavier than the everyday ounce, and getting the two confused is a costly mistake.
Convert troy weight
Frequently Asked Questions
31.1035 g, against 28.3495 g for an everyday avoirdupois ounce. A troy ounce is about 10% heavier.
The troy system is older and was retained for bullion and coinage when the avoirdupois system took over for general trade.
No, lighter. A troy pound is 12 troy ounces, 373.24 g, against 453.59 g for an avoirdupois pound of 16 ounces.
One twentieth of a troy ounce, 1.555 g. It is still used in jewellery.