Quick conversion table
| Amount | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 pound | 16 ounces (454 g) |
| 1 ounce | 28.35 g |
| 8 ounces | half a pound (227 g) |
| 4 ounces | quarter pound (113 g) |
| 1 kilogram | 2.2 pounds (35.3 oz) |
Weight versus volume
Ounces on a scale are weight. Fluid ounces on a jug are volume. For baking, weighing is more accurate than using cups.
When a live helper is useful
A cook on video can watch you weigh out ingredients and spot a mix-up before it spoils the bake.