How many ounces in a pound?

Question

how many ounces are in a pound

Answer 1

16oz = a pound

Answer 2

16

Answer 3

32oz = 2 pounds

Answer 4

16oz in a pound

Answer 5

16 ounces in one pound

Answer 6

there are 2 kinds of ounces and pounds.

So all who said 16 ounces to a pound, may be right and may be wrong.

If the asker is talking about weighing precious metals, then everyone is wrong because there are only 12 ounces to a "Troy" pound( which is the measurement used to weigh gold, silver and platinum).

If the asker is talking about anything else, then everyone is correct -:)

( this is referred to as the avoirdupois pound).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_weight