How many ounces equals a pound?
2007-08-12 04:53:41 · 6 answers · asked by chica101 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
There are 16 ounces in a pound.
2007-08-12 04:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Vu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what system of units you are using. There are 16 avoirdupois ounces in an avoirdupois pound, but there are 12 troy ounces in a troy pound. Avoirdupois is the more common system (although troy is traditionally used for precious metals), and is assumed to be the meaning of "ounce" is not otherwise qualified.
2007-08-12 11:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16
2007-08-12 11:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by MathProf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for every pound there are 16 ounces
2007-08-12 11:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by yea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 pound = 0.4536 kgs
1 pound = 453.6 grams
as,
1 gram = 0.0352734 ounces
so,
1 pound = 453.6 * 0.352734
1 pound = 16 ounces
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2007-08-12 12:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Aflaah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 oz, unless you are measuring the weight of precious metals, which are measured in troy ounces. 12 troy ounces make one troy pound.
2007-08-12 11:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋