Convert pound (troy or apothecary) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert pound (troy or apothecary) [lb t] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to pound (troy or apothecary).
How to Convert Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 lb t = 288 s.ap
Example: convert 15 lb t to s.ap:
15 lb t = 15 × 288 s.ap = 4320 s.ap
Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.