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One explanation is from the Latin origin of the word. In Italian the word for ounce is onza (meaning one twelfth), therefore, we use oz as the abbreviation even though we have changed the word into English.
Similarly the abbreviation for pound is lb. Again from Latin origin, libra.
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What is the abbreviation for ounces?
OZ
What is abbreviation of fluid ounces?
Oz/2
What is is the meaning of fl oz?
FL. OZ is the abbreviation for the Fluid Ounces which tells you how much is in the bottle. It has nothing to do with the scent of the perfume.
What does oz mean in measurement?
Depends on the particular unit of mass you are trying to convert it from. You'd have to look up a conversion factor and then multiply your number by that, making sure that the ounces is in the numerator.
How many ounces are in 1 lb 3 oz?
3 pounds 8 ounces = 56 ounces
Is ounces oz?
The abbreviation for ounces is oz. yes
What is 30 ounces in oz?
'oz' is the abbreviation for ounces.
Is the abbreviation for ounces oz or oz?
I think it is oz.
What is the abbreviation for ounces?
OZ
What does oz. mean?
oz is the abbreviation for ounce.
What is the appreviation for ounces?
The correct abbreviation for ounces is oz. (please recommend me ;_;)
How many ounces is in 34 oz?
oz is an abbreviation for ounces; 34 oz is thus 34 ounces. they are one and the same.
What is the correct abbreviation for ounces?
Oz.
How many ounces are in 10 oz?
oz is the abbreviation for ounce. Therefore 10 oz is 10 ounces.
How many ounces are in 1 oz?
The abbreviation for 'ounce' is 'oz.'
What is the abbreviation for 6 ounces?
6 oz.
What is the abbreviation for pounds and ounces?
Oz. (Ounces) Lbs. (Pounds)
