WeightsAndMeasures

Health

How Much for an Ounce: Understanding the Cost of Common Items by Weight

Introduction to Weights and Measures In our daily lives, we encounter a wide variety of goods that are sold by weight. From food items to precious metals, drugs, and medications, it is important to understand how weight affects the cost of these items. In the United States, the official unit of weight is the pound, which is divided into 16…