Discover the ease of converting carats (ct) to pound-troy (lb t) with our efficient Carat to Pound-troy Or Apothecary Converter. Developed by Newtum, this tool simplifies precision conversions, sparking your curiosity to explore further.
A carat, symbolized as 'ct', is a unit of mass equal to 200 milligrams and is primarily used for measuring gemstones and pearls. The carat is internationally recognized and is often confused with the karat, a measure of gold purity. However, the two are distinctly different, with the carat being a consistent metric unit and an essential term in the jewelry industry.
Definition of Pound-troyThe pound-troy, symbolized as 'lb t', is a unit of mass in the troy weight system, traditionally used in the weighing of precious metals. One pound-troy is equivalent to 12 troy ounces or approximately 373.24 grams. This unit is distinct from the more common avoirdupois pound and plays a crucial role in the trade and valuation of precious commodities.
| Carat (ct) | Pound-troy (lb t) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.000429 lb t |
| 5 ct | 0.002143 lb t |
| 10 ct | 0.004286 lb t |
| 20 ct | 0.008572 lb t |
| 50 ct | 0.021430 lb t |
| 100 ct | 0.042860 lb t |
| 200 ct | 0.085720 lb t |
| 500 ct | 0.214300 lb t |
| 1000 ct | 0.428600 lb t |
| 2000 ct | 0.857200 lb t |
1 ct = 0.000429 lb t
1 lb t = 2333.333 ct
Example 1:
Convert 150 ct to lb t:
150 ct = 150 × 0.000429 lb t = 0.06435 lb t
Example 2:
Convert 300 ct to lb t:
300 ct = 300 × 0.000429 lb t = 0.1287 lb t
The history of using carats to measure gemstones dates back to ancient times, where carob seeds were used as standard weights due to their uniform size. The system evolved, and today's carat was standardized in the early 20th century. The pound-troy has medieval origins, used in Troyes, France, and is still used for precious metals today.
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Example 1:
To convert 50 carats to pound-troy:
50 ct = 50 × 0.000429 lb t = 0.02145 lb t
Example 2:
To convert 125 carats to pound-troy:
125 ct = 125 × 0.000429 lb t = 0.053625 lb t
