how many ounces in a pound

What Are Ounces and Pounds? Ounces and pounds are units of weight we use every day. Imagine holding an apple—that’s about 6 ounces. Now, picture 16 apples in a basket. That basket would weigh roughly 1 pound! So, how many ounces in a pound? The answer is 16. Ounces are smaller, and pounds are bigger,…