“Common Things That Weigh A Pound”

Whether you’re just looking for some fun facts to impress your friends with, or an easy way to determine how much postage that envelope needs, there are plenty of everyday items that weigh an ounce

So what are common things that weigh an ounce?

Some of the things we found included a new wooden pencil, a CD and 28 large paper clips weighing one ounce

But there are even more items that weigh just an ounce—things you probably have in your home right now

Here’s a look at some of those items

Do you have any never-used wooden pencils in a drawer in your house?

I’m talking about those old school No 2 pencils that you need to take tests in school

If you have one that has never been used before, then there is a pretty good chance that it weighs around one ounce

Mechanical pencils won’t work because they don’t weigh the same

And already used pencils have lost some weight due to shortening when used and sharpened

In general, your average slice of bread weighs about an ounce

Of course, sandwich loaves come in different sizes, so the exact weight will vary from brand to brand

But for the most part, your standard slice of sandwich bread is about one ounce in weight

For the best chance at a slice that’s as close to one ounce as possible, go for a normal-sized slice of whole wheat bread

While you may not have a brand new wooden pencil or a slice of bread in your home, I’m confident that almost every household has at least one AA battery somewhere

And it only takes one AA battery to equal one ounce in weight

Honestly, I think using an AA battery to measure an ounce 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 proper postage on it

You can even use an AA battery to check how accurate your digital postal scale is, and calibrate it, if necessary

Well, if you can get enough quarters, you can use them to get the feel for how much one weighs

You only need five quarters to equal one ounce in weight

But – they must be minted in the US after 1964 for an accurate measurement

Using these 5 quarters is another great way to calibrate your postal scale or check it for accuracy

If you take that CD out of the CD holder, then you have about an ounce in weight when you hold it in your hand

The CD holder itself weighs about an ounce

So, if you leave the CD in its case, you’re looking at a weight of about two ounces right there

Remember those old school Bic ink pens that used to be everywhere?

Well, if you can find one of those in a drawer at home, then you’ll have a good idea of ​​how much an ounce weighs

But it really should just be one of those standard old school ink pens and not one of the fancy gel pens or the very nice Pilot G2 ink pens

Just your basic, standard fountain pen weighs an ounce

If so, you can use six sheets of basic copy paper or printer paper for one ounce

Of course, such paper comes in all kinds of weights and varieties, so it’s important that you only have the basic, standard paper and nothing fancy

Since your type of paper may vary, just know that six sheets of the paper is about an ounce

But it may vary depending on the type of paper

image: ccharmon Flickr/CC20 Got any of those big paper clips?

You know those bigger than normal, standard paper clips?

Well, one large paper clip weighs about one gram

And there are 28 grams in an ounce, which means it takes 28 large paper clips to equal an ounce

So, gather your large paper clips and count out 28 of them to arrive at an ounce

If so, you can use British pennies (if you still have them) to see how one feels

All it takes is 8 British pence to equal the weight of one ounce

If so, save those empty cans and you’ll be able to measure an ounce

All it takes is two empty soda cans to equal one ounce, because a single empty soda can is about 05 ounces

in weight

Just remember that the cans must be the standard size and not the tall boy cans

Okay, so not every household is going to have ping pong balls, but if you do, you can use them to get to an ounce

A single table tennis ball weighs 27 grams, or 0095 ounces

And that means you need 10 ping pong balls to equal an ounce

Ten table tennis balls should weigh 095 ounces in weight

As you can see, there are many common everyday things that we all have in our homes that are so lightweight that they are only a single ounce

An ounce is the weight of smaller items

Then you can learn more about these small items

Several items weighed an ounce

In the Middle Ages, the British used an ounce as a measuring tool

A USB Flash Drive A Single Shot Espresso 2 Tablespoons of Butter A Slice of Bread A AA Battery A Standard BIC Ink Pen 8 British Pence 6 Sheets of Paper Two Empty Soft Drink Cans A New Wooden Pencil Charging Cable Lens Cap

Nowadays we are known for using digital tools

You can take a USB flash drive as an example

Besides being used as digital equipment, you can use it as a medium of measurement

A single USB flash drive weighs about an ounce

Try to look for a simple or standard model

Then you can experiment with any similar items

Then you have six sheets of paper and your USB flash drive

A single shot of Espresso

There are many choices of things that weigh an ounce

In this case, you can take a single shot of espresso as an example

This is one fluid ounce of espresso

Weighing it may be a bit challenging for you

Although it is difficult to do, you can use this liquid as a measuring item

Butter is a common item in your kitchen

Besides being used as a food ingredient, you can use it as a measuring tool

There are several choices on how to measure butter

Some use cups to weigh it, while others use a stick to measure it

You can also use a tablespoon

If you measure two tablespoons of butter, you will recognize that it is almost an ounce

Now take your butter and match it with similar weight items

A slice of bread

A slice of bread

A slice of bread

Of course, each piece of bread also has different dimensions

Let’s cut your bread though

Then you can estimate how much that slice of bread measured

Yes, it’s about one ounce

A slice of bread is a simple example of an everyday item that weighs one ounce

You can use it as a comparison to other things

Let’s say you’re in the living room trying to find simple things that weigh an ounce

Then you hold a remote control and try to get the replacement for a new AA battery

Have you ever measured the exact weight of each AA battery?

If you measure it, you will know that it is about an ounce

There are many digital tools that use an AA battery as their power source

This is another simple example of things weighing in an ounce

A standard BIC ink pen

A standard BIC ink pen

A standard BIC ink pen

Are you familiar with a Bic ink pen that you used during school time?

You might find this pen on your work table

This pen is a good example of an ounce weight thing

You can grab this pen if you try to compare it with a similar weight

Make sure you use a standard one instead of a fancy gel pen

Of course, each type of pen will have a different dimension

Do you know that 8 British pence weighed equal to an ounce?

You can try it as soon as you get the chance to hold British pennies

Some people may use pennies as a medium for measurement

However, you only need 8 pence to make it equal to an ounce

You can look at a paper lying on your copier or printer

Then take six sheets of paper

Then take six sheets of paper

You will be surprised that six sheets of paper have a related weight in an ounce

However, make sure you use a basic and standard one

You will learn that fancy paper will have different dimensions

To make it almost equal to an ounce, six sheets of paper are enough

You can test it with a similar item

These cans are a simple thing for you to learn about measurement

You will know that their weight is about an ounce

You can test it with related everyday items

An empty soda can weighed about 05 oz

Remember, this measurement is based on a standard size can

A new wooden pencil

A new wooden pencil

A new wooden pencil

Most people will use a pencil to write something down

When you hold a wooden pencil, you may wonder how much it weighs

Although a wooden pencil is light, it weighs about an ounce

Of course, if your pencil is shorter, the measure will be lighter

However, you can expect a standard wooden pencil to be close to one ounce

A pencil is the simplest example you can take to learn about an ounce measurement

You can use it anytime and anywhere

At this time, the charging cable is an item that will always be around us

In addition to chargers, wallets and passports, a charging cable is one item we will take when we travel

The weight of a charging cable certainly depends on the length and material used

But in general, a charging cable with a length of 1 meter weighs about 1 ounce

Lens caps keep your camera lenses safe when not in use, whether you’re storing or moving the cameras or lenses themselves

The weight of a lens cap depends on the size and material used, but generally a lens cap that comes with a standard camera lens weighs about 1 ounce

For example, an entry-level Canon camera will come standard with an 18-55mm lens

It has a lens cap diameter of 58 mm and weighs about 1 ounce