What is a ounce?
The avoirdupois ounce is a unit of mass equal to one-sixteenth of a pound. It is different from a fluid ounce, which measures volume.
1 ounce = 1/16 pound = 28.349523125 grams
Weight unit
Ounce
ozThe avoirdupois ounce is a unit of mass equal to one-sixteenth of a pound. It is different from a fluid ounce, which measures volume.
History
The word ounce traces to the Roman uncia, meaning one-twelfth. The modern avoirdupois ounce is standardized through the international pound.
Common uses
- Food portions
- Mail and parcels
- Small products
- Recipe ingredients by weight