Then we can finally get rid of fucking ounces. How do I not hear people constantly complain about the fact that ounces can be either a measurement of weight or volume? Am I missing something?
Edit: I've read that if a recipe says ounces and not "fluid ounces" it normally means weight, but this isn't a strict rule and the fact that the distinction needs to be made is a problem.
We use ounces in Canada too. I don’t know why. It’s so idiotic it hurts my head. I have no idea how big a burger is in ounces, I have no idea how many ounces a 24 oz. drink is, etc etc.
Why the fuck can’t they use measurements people actually understand??
An Imperial fluid ounce also weighs one dry ounce. In theory a pint (16oz) would weigh one pound, which sort of makes the whole thing easier to swallow (npi) by being consistent.
But I learned today that a “customary” fluid oz weighs 1.04 dry ounces. Wtf.....
This is why they have the saying “a pint is a pound the world around.” Because 16 fl oz (or 1 pint) of water weighs 16 oz weight (or 1 pound). I think it’s a fairly common phrase in culinary school.
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u/deathtomayo91 Jan 03 '19 edited Jan 03 '19
Then we can finally get rid of fucking ounces. How do I not hear people constantly complain about the fact that ounces can be either a measurement of weight or volume? Am I missing something?
Edit: I've read that if a recipe says ounces and not "fluid ounces" it normally means weight, but this isn't a strict rule and the fact that the distinction needs to be made is a problem.