Weight Converter
Type a value in the Pounds field to convert the value to Ounces:
Ounces:
Fun and Uncommon Facts about Ounces
- An ounce is approximately the weight of a slice of bread.
- The word "ounce" comes from the Latin word "uncia," which means "one-twelfth."
- There are 16 ounces in a pound, but only 12 ounces in a troy pound, which is used for precious metals.
- An ounce of gold is worth more than an ounce of many other metals combined.
- In the UK, an ounce is sometimes referred to as an "avoirdupois ounce."