Man Finds 12-Pound Gold Nugget

[bill-costa rica]

177 ozs of gold----- is 14.75 pounds

bill

[Ron_L]

True dat', 14.75 Troy Pounds...
But also true, 12.137 Avoirdupois pounds

Ron in WA

[Hoser John]

The universal unit of measure for the whole world when it comes to precious metals is TROY. Just because americans can't seem to fathom that along with the worlds metric system does not make our 16 oz pounds,inches and miles any more relevant as found in it's native land of OZ where troy and metrics are the official unit of measurement.Just like in CR where Bill resides and besides makes it sound bigger too -John

[Ron_L]

I know and I agree Hoser, Troy it is...
It drives me nuts to see it measured in "Grams" & "Grains", I can't wrap my simple mind around converting that, I'm stupid.
Pennyweight and Troy ounces is preferred

Ron in WA