ounce
Definition 1
Fabric density: Expressed as ounces per square yard (oz/yd2), it equals 33.90 grams per square meter (gsm). It is also expressed as ounces per linear yard for a particular width: for a fabric with 60 inch width, one ounce per linear yard equals 31 grams per linear meter.
Definition 2
Weight: One-sixteenth of a pound or about 28.35 grams. Also called avoirdupois ounce, it equals 0.91 troy ounce.
Definition 3
Volume: See also fluid ounce.
ounce is in the Purchasing & Procurement subject.
ounce appears in the definitions of the following terms: assay, fluid ounce (fl oz), Bretton Woods system, carat, gram, mint ratio and avoirdupois weight
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