# Troy Pounds to Scruples (lb t to s ap)

Source: https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/weight/troy-pounds-to-scruples/

**1 lb t = 288 s ap**

## Formula

Apply the conversion factor

## Conversion Table

| Troy Pounds (lb t) | Scruples (s ap) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb t | 2.88 s ap |
| 0.05 lb t | 14.4 s ap |
| 0.1 lb t | 28.8 s ap |
| 0.25 lb t | 72 s ap |
| 0.5 lb t | 144 s ap |
| 1 lb t | 288 s ap |
| 2 lb t | 576 s ap |
| 5 lb t | 1440 s ap |
| 10 lb t | 2880 s ap |
| 25 lb t | 7200 s ap |
| 50 lb t | 14400 s ap |
| 100 lb t | 28800 s ap |

## Units

### Troy Pound (lb t)

A troy pound equals 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains (373.2417216 grams). It is lighter than the avoirdupois pound and is rarely used today outside of historical contexts.

### Scruple (s ap)

An apothecary scruple equals 20 grains or 1/3 of a dram apothecary (1.2959782 grams). A historical pharmaceutical unit largely replaced by metric measurements.

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## See Also

- [Scruples to Troy Pounds](https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/weight/scruples-to-troy-pounds/)