Convert Troy Pounds to Metric Tons
Convert Troy Pounds (lb t) to Metric Tons (t) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
t = lb t × 0.0003732417216
About Troy Pounds
A troy pound (lb t) equals 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains - approximately 373.24 grams. It is lighter than the common avoirdupois pound (453.59 g) because the troy system divides the pound into 12 ounces rather than 16. Historically used across Europe for trade in precious metals and pharmaceuticals, the troy pound was the legal standard in England from the 15th century until 1878. In the United States, the troy pound was once the official standard for coinage but was abolished for commercial use in 1828.
About Metric Tons
A metric ton (t), also called a tonne, equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard large mass unit in the international SI system, used worldwide for shipping, trade, agriculture, industry, and environmental monitoring. Global steel production, grain harvests, CO₂ emissions, shipping freight, and oil production are all reported in millions of metric tonnes. A standard TEU shipping container can carry up to approximately 28 metric tonnes of cargo. Carbon footprint calculators express emissions in CO₂ equivalent tonnes (tCO₂e).
Quick Reference Table
| Troy Pounds (lb t) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb t | 0.000373242 t |
| 2 lb t | 0.000746483 t |
| 5 lb t | 0.00186621 t |
| 10 lb t | 0.00373242 t |
| 25 lb t | 0.00933104 t |
| 50 lb t | 0.0186621 t |
| 100 lb t | 0.0373242 t |