How many ounces is a 1/2 pound?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how many ounces are in half a pound. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, we will calculate half of that amount.
Answer
8 ounces
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 8 ounces
Steps to Solve
- Identify the relation between pounds and ounces
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. This is a standard conversion factor.
- Calculate half a pound in ounces
Since we need to find out how many ounces are in half a pound, we divide the total ounces in a pound by 2.
$$ \frac{16 \text{ ounces}}{2} = 8 \text{ ounces} $$
The final answer is 8 ounces
More Information
The pound is a unit of mass used in the imperial system, where 1 pound equals 16 ounces. So half a pound is 8 ounces.
Tips
A common mistake is to use the wrong conversion factor or to perform the division incorrectly. Always double-check that you are using the correct number of units.
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