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Why does a sixteen fluid ounce bottle of coca cola weigh more than a pound of steel?
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∙ 17y ago
Be careful not confuse fluid ounces, a measure of volume, with avoirdupois ounces, a measure of weight.
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How do you convert fluid ounces to pounds?
It depends on the density of the liquid. One fluid ounce is actually a measure of volume, not of weight. Thus a fluid ounce of, say, molten lead would weigh more than a fluid ounce of water. For instance... If you're converting water, 1 U.S. fluid ounce of water has a mass of roughly 30 grams. Therefore 30 grams of water is about .06 pounds.
How many ounces in a fluid ounce?
If you're trying to ask what the weight of a fluid ounce of something is, it depends on the density of the something in question. For water, 1 fluid ounce weighs pretty close to 1 ounce. A fluid ounce of mercury weighs nearly a pound.
What is as heavy as a pound?
A pound is, approximately, a pound. A US pound is sixteen ounces.
How many fluid ounces are in an ounce?
Fluid ounces are a measure of volume, whereas an ounce (avoirdupois) is a measure of weight.The weight in ounces (16 to a pound) of a fluid ounce (16 to a pint) will depend on the density of the liquid. However, 1 fluid ounce of water is very close to 1 ounce in weight.
8 oz is how many pounds?
8 oz. is half a pound. one pound is 16 oz.One pound is sixteen ounces, so there is one-half pound in eight ounces.0.5 lb. 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."
What is greater ounce or pound?
A pound is sixteen ounces.
Is an ounce same as an pound?
No, definitely not. One pound is equal to sixteen ounces.
Is a pound heavier than a ounce?
Yes! Sixteen ounces equal a pound.
How do you convert fluid ounces to pounds?
It depends on the density of the liquid. One fluid ounce is actually a measure of volume, not of weight. Thus a fluid ounce of, say, molten lead would weigh more than a fluid ounce of water. For instance... If you're converting water, 1 U.S. fluid ounce of water has a mass of roughly 30 grams. Therefore 30 grams of water is about .06 pounds.
What is stuff about one pound?
a 16 ounce bottle of coke
How much does a fluid ounce of soda weigh?
1 fluid ounce of soda weighs 0.062 5 pound. 12 fluid ounces of soda weighs 0.75 pound. If it's in a can it will weigh more.
One pound equals?
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."
Where can I find an easy crockpot recipe for pulled pork?
1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
1 pound how is many ounces?
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."
How many ounces in a fluid ounce?
If you're trying to ask what the weight of a fluid ounce of something is, it depends on the density of the something in question. For water, 1 fluid ounce weighs pretty close to 1 ounce. A fluid ounce of mercury weighs nearly a pound.
What is as heavy as a pound?
A pound is, approximately, a pound. A US pound is sixteen ounces.
How many 8 oz equal a pound?
2 of them. 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."
