Avoirdupois weights: oz to lb
1. Units and Conversion 1.2) Weight 1.2.1) Avoirdupois and SI
1.2.1.1) Avoirdupois only Easy 1
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What pound weight will be equal to 24 ounces?
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lb equals 1.50 kg
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Answer: 1.5 lb.
- We know that, in the Avoirdupois measures of weight:
1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz) = 7000 grains (gr)
- Meaning, 1 oz = 1/16 lb
- Therefore, 24 oz = 24/16 = 1.5 lb