One of the provlems with the English set of units is one liquid ounce of
water does not weigh one ounce. 16 fluid ounces is a pint and 8 pints is a
gallon. 16 ounces is pound and a gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds instead
of 8.


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"Newbie Bill" wrote in message
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While I'm at it: does one ounce of water weigh one ounce?
Bill