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A Developer's Guide to Building a Precious Metals Converter

As developers, we often work with complex data and conversions. The world of precious metals offers a fascinating challenge with its unique units of measurement like troy ounces and the karat system for purity.
In our latest guide, we break down the formulas and logic required to build a simple yet accurate precious metals converter. We cover:
The conversion factor from troy ounces to grams (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams)
The mathematical formula to calculate gold purity from karats: (karat / 24) * 100
Handling different precious metals and their purity standards.
This guide is a great resource for anyone looking to tackle a practical conversion project. Check out the full guide and get inspired to build your own at www.unitly.info.

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