Encoded Trivia #68
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #68 — Measurements & conversions
16 O in a P
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Pound
The answer is:
16 Ounces in a Pound
About This Answer
The avoirdupois pound contains 16 ounces, a weight standard used primarily in the United States. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this system evolved from medieval English trade practices. The Smithsonian Institution documents how weight standardization facilitated commerce and prevented fraud. While most countries use the metric system, the pound-ounce relationship remains fundamental to American cooking, commerce, and industry. The 16-ounce division provides practical subdivisions for everyday measurements.