How many ounces in a pounds?

Answer 1

There are 16 ounces in one avoirdupois pound, the weight system used for everyday purposes in the United States.

However, there are only 12 ounces in a Troy pound, the weight system used for gold, silver, and gemstones.

Answer 2

16 ounces is a pound although a troy ounce is only 12 ounces.

Answer 3

In one pound (avdp) (lb) there are 16 ounces (avdp) (oz). In one pound (troy) there are 12 ounces (troy) (ozt).

Hope this is of help to you. :]

Answer 4

There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound (lb).

Answer 5

16 ounces in one pound.

Answer 6

16 ounces equals one pound

Answer 7

16