How many ounces are in 1 pound?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a conversion between pounds and ounces, specifically how many ounces are in one pound.
Answer
16
Answer for screen readers
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
Steps to Solve
- Understand the conversion factor
There is a fixed conversion factor between pounds and ounces. By definition, 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
$1 ext{ pound} = 16 ext{ ounces}$ 2. Apply the conversion factor
To convert 1 pound to ounces, multiply 1 by the conversion factor (16).
$1 ext{ pound} imes 16 ext{ ounces per pound} = 16 ext{ ounces}$
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.
More Information
The pound is a unit of mass used in the imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement. The ounce is a smaller unit of mass within these systems.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the conversion factor or to misremember it. Always make sure to use the correct conversion factor: 1 pound = 16 ounces.
