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Facts about the Ounce
The ounce (oz) is a unit of mass used mostly in the U.S. and U.K. One ounce is equal to approximately 28.3495 grams. Ounces are used for measuring food, precious metals, and smaller consumer goods. In cooking and nutrition, ounces appear frequently on ingredient labels and packaging.
Facts about the Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States and the U.K. One pound is equal to approximately 0.453592 kilograms. Historically derived from the Roman libra, the pound remains a standard unit for measuring body weight, packaged goods, and postal items in non-metric countries.