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Fluid ounces is a measure of volume. Pounds is a measure of weight. One fluid ounce of lead weighs a lot more than a fluid ounce of gasoline.

It is sort of like saying everything that is 5 foot tall must weight 120 pounds, there is no direct relationship between the two measurements.

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Fluid ounces is a measure of volume not weight. The weight of one fluid ounce will vary depending on the density of the material. For example 8 oz = one cup; One of syrup will weigh more then one cup of water.

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Because they are two different things. Fluid ounces are measured with liquid and the amount not the weight, and vice versa.

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Because "fluid ounces" (like gallons, quarts, etc.) are a measure of VOLUME, whereas "ounces" and "pounds" are a measure of MASS or WEIGHT.

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Yes ,but you need to know the density of the liquid

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