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| − | The '''ounce''' (avoirdupois) is a unit of weight. The [[ | + | The '''ounce''' (avoirdupois) is a unit of weight. The [[Pound|pound]] ('''lb''' or '''#''') is divided into 16 ounces. One pound is equal to <span style="white-space:nowrap">⁵⁄<big>₁₁</big></span> (0.<span style="text-decoration: overline;">45</span>) [[kg|kg]] or 454<span style="white-space:nowrap">⁵⁄<big>₁₁</big></span> (454.<span style="text-decoration: overline;">54</span>) [[g|g]]. Therefore, one ounce is equal to <span style="white-space:nowrap">⁵⁄<big>₁₇₆</big> (0.0284<span style="text-decoration: overline;">09</span>) kg</span> or 28<span style="white-space:nowrap">⁹⁄<big>₂₂</big> (28.4<span style="text-decoration: overline;">09</span>) g</span>. |
The ounce is herein abbreviated as '''oz'''. | The ounce is herein abbreviated as '''oz'''. | ||
| − | Note that the ounce is distinct from the [[ | + | Note that the ounce is distinct from the [[Fluid Ounce|fluid ounce]]. |
The '''troy ounce''' and '''apothecaries ounce''' are not used in cooking. | The '''troy ounce''' and '''apothecaries ounce''' are not used in cooking. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:11, 5 April 2012
| Units of measurement
The ounce (avoirdupois) is a unit of weight. The pound (lb or #) is divided into 16 ounces. One pound is equal to ⁵⁄₁₁ (0.45) kg or 454⁵⁄₁₁ (454.54) g. Therefore, one ounce is equal to ⁵⁄₁₇₆ (0.028409) kg or 28⁹⁄₂₂ (28.409) g.
The ounce is herein abbreviated as oz.
Note that the ounce is distinct from the fluid ounce. The troy ounce and apothecaries ounce are not used in cooking.
