Grains?

JimJD · May 21, 2007, 08:19 PM

I was just thinking....
How many grains are in a pound of powder anyway?

zoomie · May 21, 2007, 08:20 PM

7000

nass · May 21, 2007, 08:26 PM

+/- 0.

joneb · May 21, 2007, 09:00 PM

this is pretty cool ; http://www.onlineconversion.com/

JimJD · May 21, 2007, 09:14 PM

Excellent! Thanks everyone.

...cool site jibjab.

T. O'Heir · May 22, 2007, 12:53 AM

Yep. 7,000 to a pound. 437.5 to an ounce. No converting is required. On-line conversion sites are always handy though.

crazylegs · May 22, 2007, 10:04 AM

http://joshmadison.com/software/convert/
Download this neat little file. It's the best I've seen.
Crazylegs

Namerifrats · May 22, 2007, 10:37 AM

Or just type any conversion, weight, measurement, currency, etc. in the search bar on google and it will convert it for you.

The Real Wyatt · May 22, 2007, 11:14 AM

Yeh, like Namer said.

Type "ounces to grains" (without the quotes, of course) into a Google search box and get an instant conversion. It works with just about any conversion one can think of ... I just tried "fortnights to days" and got the response "1 fortnights = 14 days".

crazylegs · May 22, 2007, 11:49 AM

Guys, Guys, why mess around with that when you can use the the little program I posted. Plus it's good for many, many other conversion. It's a small download file and sits on your desktop for easy,easy access. Only trying to help you out and make it easier for everyone. Try it, you'll like it. Oh, and you don't have to be on-line to use it.

Crazylegs

**Mike Irwin** · May 22, 2007, 11:57 AM

"Or just type any conversion, weight, measurement, currency, etc. in the search bar on google and it will convert it for you."

Holy crap, I have a funny feeling that is by far the most useful thing I'll learn this week!

PeteQuad · May 22, 2007, 02:41 PM

That is cool, I didn't know about that. Google is quite handy. Thanks!

Not that I don't appreciate the application, but everytime you download and install an application you are trusting a little more (not just for malicious intent, also for programming that doesn't cause any problems).

**Mike Irwin** · May 22, 2007, 02:55 PM

I just navigate to google. I've never installed their toolbar.

Well, I did, once, some years ago, and it messed with my system.

**Unclenick** · May 22, 2007, 02:58 PM

The Google feature is new to me, too. I normally use Mathcad, which has built in unit conversions, but that's because I am usually trying to convert compound units, which it tracks. Way more than you need for a single unit though. That Google feature is neat.

mrawesome22 · May 22, 2007, 05:13 PM

That google trick is quite nice!

And Mike, have you tried Mozilla Firefox as your browser? I'll never go bacl to IE after trying Firefox a few years ago. Tabbed browsing so you don't have to have a bunch of different windows open. Google built right into the address bar. Many more security options. Plus there are many free plugins. My favorite is Adblock. I suggest everyone try it.

**Unclenick** · May 22, 2007, 05:25 PM

Agree on Firefox, but will point out some sites won't run properly on it (windows update for one, though that is no doubt intentional). If you are using it and run into something that doesn't work, you can always turn on IE for that one site.

IE's latest incarnation has tabbed browsing, too, by the way. MS is often late to catch up, but they usually do. The main exception is they maintain the fundamental insecurity inherent in making a browser part of the OS kernel. Was a great competitive move for knocking out Netscape as the premier browser, back when, but now doesn't seem nearly as important as the security sacrifice involved. At least, not to me.

jrfoxx · May 22, 2007, 06:47 PM

jibjab--I use that very same site regularly.Very handy in converting even the most archaic and obscure units.Very cool.

gandog56 · May 22, 2007, 08:17 PM

My digital scale does all the converting I need.
Ounces, grains, carats grams, it don't care.

mrawesome22 · May 22, 2007, 09:23 PM

Yes Nick, Firefox doesn't play nice with the MS monopoly sites. MS has always been behind.

But just think if Bill didn't steal DOS and rename it MS-DOS. We'd all be typing on MAC's that would only be upgradable by Apple!

Wait a minute. PC owners think the only way to upgrade their PC's is to buy a new Dell PC

LOL Gotta love capatalism

If anyone wants to know how to build there own computer PM me. It's very easy.

I'll shut up now since this has nothing to do with reloading LOL.

**Mike Irwin** · May 23, 2007, 12:24 AM

"And Mike, have you tried Mozilla Firefox as your browser?"

Yes.

Interestingly enough, I went BACK to IE.

Why?

Because Mozilla won't run a number of the sites that I need.

On the other hand, I HAVE to have Mozilla on my desktop for working with the GUIs required of my job.

K.W. · January 12, 2009, 11:18 AM

I use grams, ofcourse. 1g=15,432grs.

May 21, 2007, 08:19 PM	#1
JimJD Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 128	Grains? I was just thinking.... How many grains are in a pound of powder anyway?

May 21, 2007, 08:26 PM	#3
nass Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 281	+/- 0. __________________ My $0.02

May 22, 2007, 11:57 AM	#11
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	"Or just type any conversion, weight, measurement, currency, etc. in the search bar on google and it will convert it for you." Holy crap, I have a funny feeling that is by far the most useful thing I'll learn this week! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 22, 2007, 02:55 PM	#13
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	I just navigate to google. I've never installed their toolbar. Well, I did, once, some years ago, and it messed with my system. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 22, 2007, 02:58 PM	#14
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	The Google feature is new to me, too. I normally use Mathcad, which has built in unit conversions, but that's because I am usually trying to convert compound units, which it tracks. Way more than you need for a single unit though. That Google feature is neat. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 21, 2007, 08:20 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	7000

May 21, 2007, 09:00 PM	#4
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	this is pretty cool ; http://www.onlineconversion.com/

May 21, 2007, 09:14 PM	#5
JimJD Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 128	Excellent! Thanks everyone. ...cool site jibjab.

May 22, 2007, 12:53 AM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Yep. 7,000 to a pound. 437.5 to an ounce. No converting is required. On-line conversion sites are always handy though.

May 22, 2007, 10:04 AM	#7
crazylegs Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2004 Posts: 145	http://joshmadison.com/software/convert/ Download this neat little file. It's the best I've seen. Crazylegs

May 22, 2007, 10:37 AM	#8
Namerifrats Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Posts: 60	Or just type any conversion, weight, measurement, currency, etc. in the search bar on google and it will convert it for you.

May 22, 2007, 11:14 AM	#9
The Real Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2006 Location: South Central KY Posts: 339	Yeh, like Namer said. Type "ounces to grains" (without the quotes, of course) into a Google search box and get an instant conversion. It works with just about any conversion one can think of ... I just tried "fortnights to days" and got the response "1 fortnights = 14 days".

May 22, 2007, 11:49 AM	#10
crazylegs Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2004 Posts: 145	Guys, Guys, why mess around with that when you can use the the little program I posted. Plus it's good for many, many other conversion. It's a small download file and sits on your desktop for easy,easy access. Only trying to help you out and make it easier for everyone. Try it, you'll like it. Oh, and you don't have to be on-line to use it. Crazylegs

May 22, 2007, 02:41 PM	#12
PeteQuad Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2007 Posts: 198	That is cool, I didn't know about that. Google is quite handy. Thanks! Not that I don't appreciate the application, but everytime you download and install an application you are trusting a little more (not just for malicious intent, also for programming that doesn't cause any problems).

May 22, 2007, 05:13 PM	#15
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	That google trick is quite nice! And Mike, have you tried Mozilla Firefox as your browser? I'll never go bacl to IE after trying Firefox a few years ago. Tabbed browsing so you don't have to have a bunch of different windows open. Google built right into the address bar. Many more security options. Plus there are many free plugins. My favorite is Adblock. I suggest everyone try it.

May 22, 2007, 05:25 PM	#16
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Agree on Firefox, but will point out some sites won't run properly on it (windows update for one, though that is no doubt intentional). If you are using it and run into something that doesn't work, you can always turn on IE for that one site. IE's latest incarnation has tabbed browsing, too, by the way. MS is often late to catch up, but they usually do. The main exception is they maintain the fundamental insecurity inherent in making a browser part of the OS kernel. Was a great competitive move for knocking out Netscape as the premier browser, back when, but now doesn't seem nearly as important as the security sacrifice involved. At least, not to me. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 22, 2007, 06:47 PM	#17
jrfoxx Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Location: Evanston,WY Posts: 898	jibjab--I use that very same site regularly.Very handy in converting even the most archaic and obscure units.Very cool. __________________ Q: How can I reduce the amount of mail I receive from the NRA? A: Simply email us at [email protected] or dial 800-NRA-3888 and request to be placed on the "Do Not Promote" list.

May 22, 2007, 08:17 PM	#18
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	My digital scale does all the converting I need. Ounces, grains, carats grams, it don't care. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about? Last edited by gandog56; May 22, 2007 at 08:17 PM. Reason: Typos

May 22, 2007, 09:23 PM	#19
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	Yes Nick, Firefox doesn't play nice with the MS monopoly sites. MS has always been behind. But just think if Bill didn't steal DOS and rename it MS-DOS. We'd all be typing on MAC's that would only be upgradable by Apple! Wait a minute. PC owners think the only way to upgrade their PC's is to buy a new Dell PC LOL Gotta love capatalism If anyone wants to know how to build there own computer PM me. It's very easy. I'll shut up now since this has nothing to do with reloading LOL.

May 23, 2007, 12:24 AM	#20
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	"And Mike, have you tried Mozilla Firefox as your browser?" Yes. Interestingly enough, I went BACK to IE. Why? Because Mozilla won't run a number of the sites that I need. On the other hand, I HAVE to have Mozilla on my desktop for working with the GUIs required of my job. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 12, 2009, 11:18 AM	#21
K.W. Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 87	I use grams, ofcourse. 1g=15,432grs.