What is pound?

A pound is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to 16 ounces. It is widely used in the United States for body weight, grocery shopping, and general weight measurement.

What is ounce?

An ounce is a unit of mass in imperial and US customary systems equal to approximately 28.35 grams. It is frequently used in cooking, food portioning, and the measurement of precious metals.

Worked examples

1 pound = 16 ounce

1 ounce = 0.02834952 kilogram