There are multiple weight types and each has different measurements. The standard used is the Avoirdupois according to which is the following measurement:
1 pound = 16 ounces
By dividing it to 4 we will get:
16/4 = 4 ounces
Therefore, the answer will be 4 ounces.
What is a pound?
A pound is a unit for measuring the weight. There are basically three different types of weight measurements:
- Avoirdupois weight
- Troy weight
- Apothecaries’ weight
For the conversion of each of the following into quarter ounces, check the following:
1). Avoirdupois weight:
This is the standard weighing type as it is used for weighing heavy and bulky things, like most people in UK use this for weighing themselves or their babies.
| The Measurements | The Equivalents |
|---|---|
| Drams = 16 | Single ounce (oz) |
| Ounces = 16 | Single pound (lb) |
| Pounds = 14 | Single stone (st) |
| Stones = 2 | Single quarter (qtr) |
As 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, we can get the answer by dividing it to 4. The answer will be 4. Therefore, a quarter pound contains 4 ounces .
2. The Troy Weight:
It is used to measure precious stones such as silver or gold. 1 pound of troy equals to 12 ounces:
| The Measurements | The Equivalents |
|---|---|
| Grains = 24 | 1 pennyweight |
| Ounces = 12 | 1 pound |
Now again, you will divide it by 4. When 12 is divided by 4, you will get an answer of 3 ounces, so a troy quarter pound will equal to 3 ounces .
3). The Apothecaries weight:
This was also used to measure smaller weights. For example, the powders used to make medicines.
| The Measurements | The Equivalents |
|---|---|
| Grains = 20 | 1 scruple |
| Drams = 8 | 1 ounce |
| Ounces = 12 | 1 pound |
Troy and Apothecaries have almost the same measurements. As its 1 pound is also equal to 12 ounces, so its quarter pound will also be equivalent to 3 ounces.
The reason for multiplying each weigh’s equivalent of pound is:
Ounces (oz) Pounds (lb)
1 oz 0.06 lb
2 oz 0.12 lb
3 oz 0.18 lb
4 oz 0.25 lb
How many grams are in a pound?
You can find the answer of this question through the following table:
1 eighth = ⅛ oz = 3.5 g
1 quarter = ¼ oz= 7 g
1 half = ½ oz = 14 g
1 ounce = 28 g
1 pound = 16 oz = 448 g
So, the answer will be 448 g in a single pound.
What is the pounds to fluid ounces conversion?
Here is the conversion table for pounds to fluid ounces:
| Pounds | Fluid ounce |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15.33 |
| 2 | 30.67 |
| 3 | 46.01 |
| 4 | 61.35 |
| 5 | 76.68 |
| 6 | 92.02 |
| 7 | 107.36 |
| 8 | 122.70 |
| 9 | 138.04 |
How can we convert pounds to ounces?
Follow these simple steps:
- Remember that 1 pound = 16 ounces
- Multiply the number of pounds with the 16.
- You will get your answer
For example, I have an object weighing 20 pounds. So simply, I will multiply 20 by 16. The answer will be 320.
Difference between ounce and fluid ounce:
You might get confuse between these two terms so here is a quick difference for you. An ounce is used for measuring solid objects such as products in ingredients like sugar whereas a fluid ounce is used for measuring volume of liquids such as water or milk. Therefore, they both have a major difference. Although a solid product and a liquid product may occupy same space but if we weigh them correctly, they will be differing. So we cannot even use them interchangeably.
How many cups are there in a pound?
It will depend on the material:
Number of cups in a pound of butter:
1 lb = 2 cups
2 lb = 4 cups
3 lb = 6 cups
4 lb = 8 cups
Number of cups in a pound of sugar:
1 lb = 2.25 cups
2 lb = 4.5 cups
3 lb = 6.75 cups
4 lb = 9 cups
Number of cups in a flour:
1 lb = 3.6 cups
2 lb = 7.2 cups
3 lb = 10.8 cups
4 lb= 14.4 cups
How many cups in a quarter pound?
There are ½ U.S cups in a quarter (1/4) pound .
1/16 lb = 1/8 U.S cups
1/8 lb = ¼ U.S cups
¼ lb = ½ U.S cups
1/3 lb = 2/3 U.S cups
½ lb = 1 U.S cup