An ounce is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and some other countries. Here's a quick overview:
Weight of an Ounce
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (approximately)
- It is 1/16 of a pound (since 1 pound = 16 ounces)
Common Uses
- Measuring food ingredients (like flour, sugar, or meat)
- Weighing small objects or precious metals
If you meant fluid ounce (a measure of volume):
- 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = approximately 29.57 milliliters (in the US)
- Used to measure liquids like water, milk, or juice
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