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The mass increments of weight for a pound is measured in ounces. There are sixteen ounces to a pound. If you were to look at the mass increments of a ton weight it would be measured by pounds. This is extra information just for fun.
- A Short Ton is 2,000 pounds
- A Long Ton is 2,240 pounds
- Try multiplying the pounds in a ton by 16 ounces. It is fascinating to see the answer.
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How much inches are in a pound?
Inches are a measure of length, pounds are a measure of weight. They don't convert.
Does a pound weigh the same as a pint?
No. A pound is a measure of weight and a pint is a measure of volume. How much a pint weighs depends on what liquid is being weighed.
How much pounds are 4500 ml?
None. A pound is a measure of weight whereas a ml is a measure of volume. The weight of 4500ml depends on the density of the substance.
Why does a pound of feathers and a pound of lead weigh the same?
Because pounds measure weight. A pound of feathers would be a whole lot bigger than a pound of lead.
Which weighs more a pound of feather or a pound of bricks why?
A pound is an EXACT measure of weight. So if two things weigh a pound they both weigh the same. As feathers are light, it will take allot of them to make a pound as compared to bricks, (which are heavy) but when you have measured out a pound of each of them, the amounts you have measured are the same weight.
Which is heavier a pound or a kilometer?
A pound is a weight, whilst a kilometre is a measure of linear distance.
How many cups are in are in a pound?
Cups measure volume. Pounds measure weight. They do not interchange.
the is an appropriate unit to measure the weight of a bag of sugar?
pound
What are the two units that are used to measure weight?
Newton (SI) and pound-weight (Imperial).
What is the unit typically used to measure weight?
The unit typically used to measure weight is the kilogram (kg) or pound (lb).
How much inches are in a pound?
Inches are a measure of length, pounds are a measure of weight. They don't convert.
Does a pound weigh the same as a pint?
No. A pound is a measure of weight and a pint is a measure of volume. How much a pint weighs depends on what liquid is being weighed.
What is unit of weight measure -English system?
The pound is the basic unit.
What wieghs 900 pounds?
Nothing does. A pound is a measure of mass, not of weight.
Is a pound a measure of mass?
No, it is a measure of weight, there is a difference (Mass is mass, weight is the force exerted by your mass being pulled down by gravity)
How many ft pounds are in 1 lb?
There are 1 foot-pound in 1 pound. The term "pound" can refer to both a unit of weight and a unit of force in this context.
How much pounds are 4500 ml?
None. A pound is a measure of weight whereas a ml is a measure of volume. The weight of 4500ml depends on the density of the substance.
