Troy Ounce vs. Avoirdupois Conversion
The international standard unit of measurement for precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium). Unlike the standard US/avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g), 1 troy ounce equals exactly 31.1034768 grams.
\[ 1 \text{ oz t} = 31.1034768 \text{ g} = 1.09714286 \text{ oz avdp} = 480 \text{ grains} \]
Plain Text Formula:
1 oz_t = 31.1034768 g = 1.09714 oz_avdp = 480 grains
📐 Variable Definitions & Parameters
| Symbol | Variable Name | Standard Unit | Physical Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| \[ ext{oz t} \] | Troy Ounce | oz t | Standard bullion trade mass unit (480 grains) |
| \[ ext{oz avdp} \] | Avoirdupois Ounce | oz | Standard grocery/postage ounce (437.5 grains / 28.35 g) |
| \[ ext{g} \] | Grams | g | Metric mass standard |
💡 Worked Engineering Example
Problem Statement:
Convert a 500-gram silver bar into troy ounces.
Step-by-Step Solution:
- Divide grams by 31.1034768: 500 / 31.1034768
- Result = 16.0754 oz t
🎯 Result: A 500 g silver ingot equals 16.075 troy ounces.