how many ounces in a pound?

 There are 16 ounces in a pound. This conversion is part of the avoirdupois system, which is commonly used in the United States for measuring weight. In this system, a pound is divided into 16 ounces, and each ounce is further divided into 16 drams. Therefore, 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. In the metric system, weight is measured in grams and kilograms, and there are approximately 453.592 grams in a pound.

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