Convert Troy Ounces to Short Hundredweights
Convert Troy Ounces (ozt) to Short Hundredweights (cwt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cwt = ozt × 0.0006857142857
About Troy Ounces
The troy ounce (ozt or oz t) is the global standard for weighing and pricing precious metals - gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Equal to 31.1034768 grams (about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce), it originates from the medieval fair at Troyes, France, where a standardised weight system facilitated international trade. All gold spot prices quoted on financial markets (LBMA, COMEX, MCX) are priced per troy ounce. A standard 'Good Delivery' gold bar approved by the London Bullion Market Association weighs approximately 400 troy ounces (12.4 kg).
About Short Hundredweights
A short hundredweight (cwt, US cwt) equals exactly 100 pounds or approximately 45.359 kg. Used primarily in the United States for commodity trading, it represents the practical 'hundred-pound' unit for measuring coal, agricultural produce, livestock feed, and industrial materials. Commodity markets for cattle, hogs, and grain in the US price their products per hundredweight ($/cwt or $/100 lb). Steel and non-ferrous metal quotations in North America are commonly expressed in dollars per short hundredweight. The 'short' modifier distinguishes it from the UK long hundredweight (112 lb).
Quick Reference Table
| Troy Ounces (ozt) | Short Hundredweights (cwt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ozt | 0.000685714 cwt |
| 2 ozt | 0.00137143 cwt |
| 5 ozt | 0.00342857 cwt |
| 10 ozt | 0.00685714 cwt |
| 25 ozt | 0.0171429 cwt |
| 50 ozt | 0.0342857 cwt |
| 100 ozt | 0.0685714 cwt |