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December 1, 1999, 11:02 PM | #1 |
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I am trying to essentially figure out how many "pounds" a .45 caliber 230 grain bullet weighs. Of course, it will only weigh a fraction of a pound. My approach is to figure out how many grains are in a pound, then use that conversion figure. Hence the question, stated in the title. thanks! thaddeus ps- You might ask why I want to know this. Well, I wll reveal that after I have my answer! [This message has been edited by jdthaddeus (edited December 01, 1999).] |
December 1, 1999, 11:18 PM | #2 |
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1 Avoirdupois Ounces = 437.5 Grains
therefore 230 Grains = 0.03286 Avoirdupois Pounds try out http://www.megaconverter.com/index.html for unit conversions. |
December 1, 1999, 11:19 PM | #3 |
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7000
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December 1, 1999, 11:20 PM | #4 |
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There are 7000gr per lb. There are 16 oz per lb. This figures that an ounce equals 437.5 grains. Jerry
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December 2, 1999, 01:39 AM | #5 |
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30.3 bullets per pound?
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December 2, 1999, 11:26 AM | #6 |
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