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Weight/Mass | Convert from point to mercantile pound |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (point) The point is a unit of mass used for precious stones such as diamonds. One point equals 0.01 carat, or exactly 2 milligrams. Unit Definition (mercantile pound) The mercantile pound is a historic English unit of weight, the mercantile pound (libra mercatoria) was the commercial predecessor of the avoirdupois pound. Used from about 1100 to 1300, the mercantile pound contained 15 troy ounces or 7200 grains. This is equivalent to about 1.0286 avoirdupois pounds or 466.55 grams.
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