Empty, 28 cans make up a pound. I have a gram scale and a dried out empty coke can weighs just over 13.8 grams. 1 lbs = approx 454 grams 454 grams / 13.8 = 32.89855..... So if you asked me I'd say the number of typical soda cans in a pound is approx. 33
To determine how many 24 oz aluminum cans equal a pound, we first convert the weight of the cans to the same unit. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, we divide 24 by 16 to find that each can weighs 1.5 pounds. Therefore, one pound is equivalent to approximately 0.67 cans (1 divided by 1.5).
The number of cans that weigh one pound will depend on the size and material of the cans. On average, a tin can might weigh around 0.5-0.6 ounces, so approximately 16-20 cans would weigh one pound.
It takes 31.92 empty cans to make a pound. ____________________________________________________________________ I got 29.09 cans per 16 ounces (1 pound) at .55 ounces per can. But, all and all, if you remember 30 empty cans per pound you will be good to go. Around here it's $0.48 per pound of aluminum. Check with your areas recycling center and start making a difference!
16 ounces make up a pound.
Approximately 5 cans of 16 oz beans make 4.5 liters.
In mathematical writing: x(12 ounces)= 1 pound. 1 pound = 16 ounces, so use substitution: x(12 ounces)=16 ounces. Forget the word "ounces" and write it again: 12x=16. Divide by 12 on both sides to obtain x=16/12=4/3= 1 and 1/3. The answer is this: You would need 1 and 1/3 aluminum cans to make 1 pound.
16 ounces in a pound
The mass of an average beer can is approximately 0.01 kg (empty). Which is equal to approximately 0.022 lbs. If we take 1 lbs and divide it by 0.022 lbs/can: 1 lb / 0.022 lbs/can = ~45 cans. I've noticed that other answers.com articles estimate the weight at approximately 34 cans per pound.
16 Ounces to make 1 Pound
16 ounces to 1 pound
There are 16 ounces in a pound, so it takes 16 ounces of lead to make a pound.