119k views
2 votes
How can 8 ounces be expressed in pounds

User Rspacer
by
9.0k points

2 Answers

3 votes

1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds

8 ounces = 8 *0.625 = 0.5 pounds

User Glog
by
8.4k points
1 vote
there are 16 ounces in a pound, so 8 ounces would be half a pound (0.5 lb)
User Jcarlosweb
by
8.4k points