ounces (units for weight)
- Scope note
- Units of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound avoirdupois (approximately 28 grams). Originally equaled 1/12 of a pound in troy and apothecaries' measure, equal to 480 grains (approx. 31.1 grams).
- Date of creation: 22-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024