Weights, Measures, and Marks

Question 1

The weight system used in the U.S. for food people and almost everything else except precious metals and gems.

One pound in this weight system is equal to 16 ounces.

Answer 1

Avoirdupois Weight

Question 2

A measurement of weight equaling 1/24 of a pennyweight.

Answer 2

Grain

Question 3

The most widespread unit of weight for gold Jewelry.

Answer 3

Gram

Question 4

An official mark stamped on gold, silver, or platinum objects to indicate their quality origin and maker.

Answer 4

Hallmark

Question 5

A Unit of weight equaling 1/20 of a troy ounce.

Answer 5

Pennyweight

Question 6

A set of numbers letters or symbols stamped on metal to indicate its type and content.

ex.
18K=75% Gold

900 Plat.=90% Platinum

Answer 6

Quality mark

Question 7

Chinese gold weight

1 ____ = 1.2034 ounces troy of .999 Fineness

Answer 7

Tael

Question 8

The standard of weights for gold

Answer 8

Troy Ounce

Question 9

The System of weights used in the U.S. an England for gold and silver

Answer 9

Troy Weight