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In the imperial system of measurements, 1 pound is equivalent to 16 ounces. Therefore, to convert 1 pound to ounces, you multiply 1 by 16, resulting in 16 ounces. Since 12 ounces is less than 16 ounces, it is equivalent to 1 pound with a remainder of 4 ounces. This is why 12 ounces equals 1 pound.

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Yes, there are 12 ounces in a pound, and four more ounces (16 total) makes a pound.

1 pound = 16 ounces

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It doesn't ! - 16 ounces in a pound

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