Question 1

What is a tael?

Accepted Answer

A tael is an East Asian weight = 37.8 grams (Chinese) or 37.5g (Hong Kong). Standard for gold trading in Asia.

Question 2

How do taels relate to troy ounces?

Accepted Answer

1 tael ≈ 1.2 troy oz. Hong Kong gold is priced per tael. 1 tael = 10 mace = 100 candareen.

Question 3

Is there a difference between mass and weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Mass (kg) is amount of matter, constant everywhere. Weight (newtons or pounds-force) is gravitational force on mass, varies by location.

Question 4

Why do jewelry and precious metals use different units?

Accepted Answer

Troy system (troy ounces, pennyweights) has been used for precious metals since the Middle Ages. 1 troy oz = 31.1g vs 1 regular oz = 28.35g.

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