ounce (oz)

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Introduction

The apothecary ounce (used in the USP) contains 8 dr & is equivalent to 31.10349 grams; the avoirdupois ounce is equivalent to 28.35 grams.

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995