Whether you’re looking for some fun items to impress your friends with, or an easy way to determine how much postage an envelope needs, there are many everyday items that measure ounces
So, what are the common things that weigh an ounce?
Some of our finds include a new wooden pencil, a CD, and 28 large one-ounce paper clips
But there are more that weigh in at just one ounce—things you probably have in your home right now
Here’s a look at some of those things
Do you have a wooden pencil that you never use in a drawer in your house?
I’m talking about those old school number 2 pencils that you need to take tests in school
If you have one that has never been used, then there is a good chance that it weighs about an ounce
Mechanical pencils won’t work because they don’t have the same weight
And pencils that have already been used have lost some weight due to wear and tear
Generally speaking, your average slice of bread weighs about an ounce
Of course, sandwich bread comes in different sizes, so the actual weight will vary from brand to brand
But for the most part, a standard slice of sandwich bread is about one ounce in weight
For the best chance at a slice that’s as close to an ounce as possible, go for a traditional slice of whole wheat bread
Although you may not have a new wooden pencil or a piece of bread in your home, I’m pretty sure that almost every home has at least one AA battery somewhere
And it only takes one AA battery to equal one ounce in weight
In fact, I think using AA batteries to measure ounces is the best way to do it, especially if you’re trying to get an idea of how much a letter weighs so you can put the appropriate message on it
You can also use an AA battery to check how accurate your digital post balance is, and adjust it, if necessary
Well, if you can find enough quarters, then you can use them to feel the weight of one ounce
You only need a fifth to balance an ounce
But – they need to be part of the US after 1964 to measure correctly
Using these 5 quadrants is a great way to adjust a post office balance or check it for accuracy
If you take this CD out of the CD case, it weighs about an ounce when you hold it in your hand
The CD itself weighs about an ounce
So, if you leave the CD in the case, then you’re looking at about two ounces of weight in there
Remember those old school Bic ink pens that were everywhere?
Well, if you can find one of those in your drawer at home, then you will have a good idea of how many ounces it weighs
But it really needs to be one of those old school fountain pens and not one of those gel pens or the fancy Pilot G2 fountain pens
Just a basic, standard ink pen weighs an ounce
If so, you can use six sheets of original copier or printer paper for one ounce
Of course, paper like this comes in all kinds of sizes and shapes, so it is important that you only get original, important paper and nothing fancy
Since your paper size may vary, just know that six sheets of paper are about an ounce
But that can vary depending on the type of paper
Image: ccharmon Flickr/CC20 Do you have one of these great paper programs?
You know the ones that are more traditional, standard paper programs?
Well, a large piece of paper weighs about one gram
And there are 28 grams in an ounce, which means it takes 28 large pieces of paper to equal an ounce
So, collect the large stacks of paper and count 28 of them to get an ounce
If so, you can use British pennies (if you still have some) to see what an ounce feels like
It all costs 8 UK pennies to equal one ounce
If so, keep those empty cans and you can measure out an ounce
All it takes is two empty soda cans to equal one ounce because an empty soda can is about 05 oz
in weight
Just remember that the cans need to be the same size and not the height of the child’s can
Okay, so not every home will have ping-pong balls, but if you do, then you can use them to get up to an ounce
A single ping-pong ball weighs 27 grams, or 0095 oz
And that means that you need 10 ping-pong balls to equal an ounce
Ten ping-pong balls should weigh in at 095 oz in weight
As you can see, there are many everyday items that we have in our homes that are not so heavy that it is only one ounce
An ounce is the weight of small objects
After that, you can learn more about these little things
Different things weighed an ounce
In the Middle Ages, the British used the ounce as a measuring tool
A USB Flash Drive A Single Shot Espresso 2 tbsp of Butter A Slice of Bread A AAA Battery Standard Ink BIC Pen 8 UK Pennies 6 Sheets of Paper Empty Soda Can New Wooden Pencil Charging CableLens Cap
Nowadays, we are known for using digital tools
You can take a USB cable as an example
In addition to using it as a digital tool, you can use this as a measurement learning medium
A single flash cable weighs about one ounce
Try to find a simple or standard design
Then, you can experiment with all kinds of things
Then, you hold six sheets of paper and a USB flash drive
One Shot Espresso
There are many options for things that measure ounces
In this case, you can take one shot of espresso as an example
It’s one fluid ounce of espresso
Measuring this may be a bit of a challenge for you
Although it is difficult to do, you can use this water as a measure
Butter is a common ingredient in your kitchen
In addition to using it as a food ingredient, you can take it as a measuring tool
There are different options on how to measure butter
Some use cups to measure it, and others use a stick to measure it
You can also use a tablespoon
If you measure two tablespoons of butter, you will realize that it is about an ounce
Take your butter now and balance it with things of equal weight
Slice of Bread
Slice of Bread
Of course, each bread has different measurements as well
However, let us slice your bread
Then, you can calculate the amount of this piece of bread
Yes, it’s close to an ounce
A piece of bread is a simple example of everyday items that weigh one ounce
You can use this as a comparison with other things
Let’s say you’re in the living room and try to find simple things that weigh an ounce
Then, you hold the remote and try to find a replacement for a new AA battery
Have you ever measured the actual weight of each AA battery?
If you weigh it, you will know that it is about an ounce
There are many digital tools that use AA batteries as their power source
It is a simple example of things that are measured in ounces
A Standard BIC Pen
A Standard BIC Pen
A Standard BIC Pen
Are you familiar with the ink pen you used in school?
You can have this pen on your desk
This pen is a good product with an ounce weight
You can pick up this pen if you’re trying to compare it to a weight like this
Make sure you use a standard instead of a fancy pen with gel ink
Of course, each type of pen will have different measurements
Did you know that 8 British pennies are equal to an ounce?
You can try it once you are able to hold UK pennies
Some people may use pennies as a medium to measure
However, you only need 8 pennies to equal it to an ounce
You can view the paper lying on your copier or printer
Then, take six pieces of paper
Then, take six pieces of paper
You will be surprised that six sheets of paper have the same weight in ounces
However, make sure that you are using the original and correct one
You will learn that interesting paper will have different parameters
To make it almost equal to an ounce, six sheets are enough
You can try it with something like this
These cans are easy for you to learn about measuring
You will know that they weigh about an ounce
You can try it with related routines
An empty soda can weighs about 05 oz
Remember, this measurement is based on the correct size of the can
New Wood Pencil
New Wood Pencil
New Wood Pencil
Most people will use a pencil to write something
When you hold a wooden pencil, you may be surprised at how much it weighs
Although the wooden pencil is light, it weighs about an ounce
Of course, the shorter your pencil, the easier the measurement
However, you can expect a standard wooden pencil to be roughly equal to one ounce
A pencil is the simplest example that you can use to learn about the ounce scale
You can use it anytime and anywhere
At this point, the charger cable is something that will always be around us
In addition to chargers, wallets, and passports, a charging cable is one thing that we will carry while traveling
The weight of the charger cable definitely depends on the length and the material used
But in general, a 1 meter long charging cable weighs about one ounce
Lens cases keep camera lenses safe when not in use, whether you’re storing or moving the cameras or lenses themselves
The weight of the lens cap depends on the size and material used, but generally, the lens cap that comes with the standard lens from the camera weighs about 1 ounce
For example, a starter camera from Canon will come with an 18-55mm lens as standard
It has a lens cap diameter of 58mm and weighs about one ounce