Whether you’re just looking for fun facts to impress your friends, or an easy way to determine how much that envelope is in the mail, there are plenty of everyday things that weigh in ounces
So, what are popular things that weigh in an ounce?
Among the things we found were a new wooden pencil, a CD, and 28 large pieces of paper weighing one ounce
But there are more things that weigh an ounce – things you probably have in your home right now
Here’s a look at some of those products
Do you have a never-used wooden pencil sitting in a drawer at home?
I’m talking about the former No 1 penciller 2 that you need to take the school exams
If you have one that has never been used, then there is a very good chance it weighs an ounce
Mechanical pens won’t work because they don’t have the same weight
And the pencil used in the past has lost a little weight due to shortening as it is used and sharpened
Generally speaking, an average slice of bread weighs about an ounce
Of course, sandwich bread comes in different sizes, so the exact weight will vary from brand to brand
But for the most part, your typical slice of sandwich bread is about one ounce in weight
For the best chance of a slice as close to one ounce as possible, go for a regular size whole wheat loaf
Although you probably don’t have a new wooden pencil or a slice of bread in your house, I’m confident that pretty much every home has at least one AA battery somewhere
And it takes one AA battery to equal one ounce of weight
Honestly, I think using an AA battery to measure the ounce is the best way to do it, especially if you’re trying to get an idea of how much paper weighs so you can put it on the right post
You can even use AA batteries to check the accuracy of your digital post scale, and measure it, if needed
Well, if you can find enough quarters, then you can use them to get an idea of how much one ounce is
You only need five quarters to weigh one ounce
But – they need to be US quarters made after 1964 to measure correctly
Using the 5 quarters is another great way to measure your postal weight or check your accuracy
If you take a CD out of a CD case, then you have about an ounce of weight when you hold it in your hand
The CD case itself weighs about one ounce
So, if you leave the CD in its case, then you’re looking at a weight of about two ounces exactly
Remember the old Bic pencils that were everywhere?
Well, if you can find one of those on the shelves at home, then you’ll have a pretty good idea of how much an ounce weighs
But it really needs to be one of those old school pencils and not one of those fancy ballpoint pens or the excellent Pilot G2 pencil
Just your basic, regular pen weighs an ounce
If so, you can use six sheets of one-ounce copy paper or printer paper
Of course, paper like this comes in all kinds of weights and types, so it’s important that you only have basic paper, plain paper with nothing fancy
Since your paper type may vary, just know that six sheets of paper are approximately one ounce
But that can vary depending on the type of paper
photo: ccharmon Flickr/CC20 Do you have one of those large paper clips?
Do you know the ones that are bigger than the usual standard papers?
Well, one large piece of paper weighs one gram
And there are 28 grams in an ounce, which means it takes 28 large pieces of paper to equal an ounce
So, gather your large sheets of paper and count 28 of them to get an ounce
If so, you can use UK pennies (if you still have some) to see what an ounce feels like
All it takes is 8 pennies in the UK to equal the weight of one ounce
If so, save those empty cans and you’ll be able to measure the ounce
All it takes is two empty soda cans equal to one ounce because one soda can is about 05 oz
weight
Remember that the cans need to be standard size and not tall boy cans
Well, not every family will have ping pong balls, but if you do, then you can use them to get about an ounce
One ping pong ball weighs 27 grams, or 0095 oz
And that means you need 10 ping-pong balls to equal an ounce
Ten ping pong balls should weigh 095 oz
As you can see, there are many common everyday items that we all have in our homes that are very simple and are one ounce
Ounces are the weight of small items
Then, you can learn more about these small products
Different products weigh an ounce
In the Middle Ages, the British used the ounce as a unit of measurement
USB Flash DriveA One Shot Espresso2 Tbsp of ButterA Slice of BreadAn AA BatteryA BIC Standard Pen8 UK Pennies6 Sheets of PaperTwo Blank Soda Pens
These days, we are known for using digital devices
You can take a USB flash drive as an example
Apart from being used as a digital tool, you can use this as a learning medium
A USB flash drive weighs about one ounce
Try to find a simple or classic model
Then, you can try it on any similar item
Then, you have six sheets of paper and your USB flash drive
One Shot Espresso
There are many ounce weight options to choose from
In this case, you can take one shot of espresso for example
It’s one fluid ounce of espresso
This scale may be a little difficult for you
Although it is difficult to do, you can use this liquid as a measure
Butter is a common ingredient in the kitchen
Apart from being used as a food item, you can use it as a measuring tool
There are different options on how to measure butter
Some use cups to weigh, others use a stick to measure
You can also use another spoon
If you measure two tablespoons of butter, you will know that it is close to an ounce
Now take your butter and place it on the same weight items
A piece of bread
A piece of bread
A piece of bread
Of course, each piece of bread also has different sizes
Anyway, let’s cut your bread
Then, you can estimate how much white bread to measure
Yes, it’s about an ounce
A slice of bread is a simple example of an everyday item that weighs one ounce
You can use this to compare other things
Let’s say you’re in the living room and trying to find simple things that weigh an ounce
Then, you have the remote and try to find a new AA battery replacement
Have you ever measured the exact weight of each AA battery?
If you measure it, you will know that it is close to an ounce
There are many digital devices that use AA batteries for power
It’s another simple example of things weighing in ounces
Standard BIC Line Pen
Standard BIC Line Pen
Standard BIC Line Pen
Do you know the fountain pen you used in school?
You may find this pen on your desk
This pen is a good example of an ounce weight item
You can grab this pen if you try to compare the same weight
Make sure you are going to use a regular one instead of a fancy pen with gel ink
Of course, each type of pen will have a different size
Did you know that 8 UK pennies are equal to an ounce?
You can try it when you get the chance to have bees in the UK
Some people may use pennies as a medium for measurement
However, you only need 8 pennies to make an ounce
You can look at a sheet of paper lying on a copy machine or printer
Then, take six sheets of paper
Then, take six sheets of paper
You will be surprised that six sheets have a weight associated with an ounce
However, make sure you use something basic and casual
You will learn that beautiful papers will have different sizes
To make it equal to an ounce, six sheets of paper are enough
You can try something similar
These cans are an easy thing to learn to measure
You will notice that they weigh about one ounce
You can experiment with related daily items
An empty soda can weighs 05 ounces
Remember, this size is based on standard size
New Wooden Pen
New Wooden Pen
New Wooden Pen
Most people will use a pen to write
When you hold a wooden pencil, you might be surprised at how big it is
Although a wooden pencil is light, it weighs about one ounce
Of course, the shorter your pen, the easier the measurement
However, you can expect a standard wood pencil to weigh around one ounce
A penny is the easiest example you can take to learn about ounce measurements
You can use it anytime and anywhere
Nowadays, the wind turbine is something that will always be with us
In addition to chargers, wallets, and passports, the charger cable is one thing we will take with us when we travel
The weight of the winder cable definitely depends on the length and the material used
But in general, a 1 meter long winder cable weighs 1 ounce
Lens caps protect your camera lenses when not in use, whether you are storing or moving the cameras or the lenses themselves
The weight of the lens cap depends on the size and material used, but in general, the lens cap that comes with a standard camera lens weighs 1 ounce
For example, a Canon entry-level camera will come with an 18-55mm lens as standard
It has a lens cap diameter of 58mm and weighs 1 ounce