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