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Weight, including net weight, is a measure of mass. Net Weight is how much product is in the package (not including the weight of the package). Fluid ounces is a measure of liquid volume, like gallons, liters, etc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoJust plain ounces = force/weight.
Fluid ounces = capacity/volume.
It's unfortunate that the imperial system uses 'ounces' this way ... for two completely
different kinds of quantities. It leads to all kinds of misunderstanding and confusion.
It does lead to confusion. A fluid ounce of water weighs one ounce, but only in the case of water are they the same numerically. One is volume and the other is weight.
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∙ 12y agoAn ounce is a unit of weight, equal to one 16th of a pound.
Fluid ounces are a unit of volume, like cups or liters. One fluid ounce is equal to the volume of water that one ounce of water occupies.
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∙ 13y agoThe same weight, but not the same thing....fluid ounces refers to liquid such as water, soda, or milk. Ounces could be anything...sugar, flour, drugs, etc.
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∙ 15y agoA net ounce is supposed to be the weight of actual product.
That is, it doesn't include the weight of the container (or the water they pack it in).
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∙ 13y agoA fluid ounce is a measure of volume related to liquids. An ounce is a measure of weight or mass related to non-liquids.
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∙ 7y agoOunces are units for measuring mass. Fluid ounces are for measuring fluid volumes. Both are units in a mostly obsolete system of measurement.
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Difference between fluid and dry ounces?
Fluid ounces are a measure of volume, or how much of something fits somewhere. For example, a 6-oz. coffee cup holds 6 fluid ounces of coffee. Dry ounces are a measure of weight, or how heavy something is. For example, four sticks of butter weight 1 pound. It should be noted that butter is the only thing that has the same number of fluid ounces (2 cups = 16 fluid ounces) as dry ounces (1 lb = 16 dry ounces).
On cans or bottles state fluid ounces is that weight or meausurement?
if i had to give a good answer i would say it is both because weight itself is a meausurement but it is for sure weight. Answer Fluid ounces is a measurement of volume. The weight (mass) depends on what you are measuring. 16 fluid ounces of syrup being much heavier than 16 fluid ounces of water.
What is 100 ml in weight in ounces?
3.38140227 US fluid ounces ==
How many ounces in 6.5 ounces?
6.5 ounces is 6.5 ounces, and 6.5 fluid ounces is 6.5 fluid ounces. But you cannot interchange the two: fluid ounces measure volume and ounces (avoirdupois) measure weight (mass). 1 fluid ounce of water weighs almost exactly 1 ounce. This is where the volumetric measure fluid ounces was derived from. For other liquids measured this way, they can vary greatly. The weight of 6.5 fluid ounces depends on the fluid's density.
How many tablespoons equal one fluid ounce in US?
Answer: 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons1 tablespoon = 0.5 fluid ounceNOTE: that is for FLUID ounces, not dry ounces. Dry ounces are a measure of weight, but fluid ounces is a measure of volume. Converting between weight and volume depends on the density of the substance. Look at the question linked to the left "How many grams are in a tablespoon?" if you want to know how many dry ounces are in one tablespoon of various foods.
What does fl mean for capacity?
As in 16 fl. Ounces in a can, it means FLUID ounces. there are also ounces as in weight, so they put fluid so you can know the difference.
What is the difference between oz and lbs?
One pound equals to 16 ounces and one ounce equals 0.06 of a pound. Also this relates only to solid (weight) ounces. There are two different kinds of ounces, ounces of weight/mass and ounces of volume (fluid). This can change when you are using the ounces to measure a non-liquid such as flour or sugar since the weight of dry items is not the same as their volume. An ounce of volume is called a "fluid ounce."
Difference between fluid and dry ounces?
Fluid ounces are a measure of volume, or how much of something fits somewhere. For example, a 6-oz. coffee cup holds 6 fluid ounces of coffee. Dry ounces are a measure of weight, or how heavy something is. For example, four sticks of butter weight 1 pound. It should be noted that butter is the only thing that has the same number of fluid ounces (2 cups = 16 fluid ounces) as dry ounces (1 lb = 16 dry ounces).
6.1729433 ounces into millilitres?
You can't convert between the two:- millilitres is a measure of VOLUME Ounces is a measure of WEIGHT However if you refer to Imperial Fluid Ounces then 6.1729433 Imperial Fluid Ounces is 175.392223792 millilitres
What imperial weight is equal to 224 ounces?
224 US fluid ounces = about 233.1 Imperial fluid ounces.
Is ounces used for weight or capcity?
Ounces is for weight. There are 16 ounces in a pound. Fluid ounces, however, measure capacity.
On cans or bottles state fluid ounces is that weight or meausurement?
if i had to give a good answer i would say it is both because weight itself is a meausurement but it is for sure weight. Answer Fluid ounces is a measurement of volume. The weight (mass) depends on what you are measuring. 16 fluid ounces of syrup being much heavier than 16 fluid ounces of water.
How many measuring cups are there in 6oz?
In order to answer the question, one must understand the difference between weight ounces and fluid ounces. If you are asking how many measuring cups are in 6 fluid ounces, the answer is 3/4 cup. However, if your recipe says something like "add 6 oz. of flour", this is a weight measurement. One must weight the ingredient rather than using measuring cups. Your recipe will not work if you make this mistake.
What is 100 ml in weight in ounces?
3.38140227 US fluid ounces ==
How many ounces in 6.5 ounces?
6.5 ounces is 6.5 ounces, and 6.5 fluid ounces is 6.5 fluid ounces. But you cannot interchange the two: fluid ounces measure volume and ounces (avoirdupois) measure weight (mass). 1 fluid ounce of water weighs almost exactly 1 ounce. This is where the volumetric measure fluid ounces was derived from. For other liquids measured this way, they can vary greatly. The weight of 6.5 fluid ounces depends on the fluid's density.
What is the difference between ounces and fluid ounces?
Volume and weight.
How many fluid ozs in a pound?
Sorry, your question is wrong. Fluid ounces are used for measuring in cups. Ounces are used for pounds.There are 16 OUNCES in a pound. Note: Fluid ounces are not used for pounds. Fluid ounces are for capacity, and regular ounces are for weight.
