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Metric Conversion
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By Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan
Published 2006
WEIGHT EQUIVALENTS
The metric weights given in this chart are not exact equivalents, but have been rounded up or down slightly to make measuring easier.
| Avoirdupois | Metric |
| ¼ oz | 7 g |
| ½ oz | 15 g |
| 1 oz | 30 g |
| 2 oz | 60 g |
| 3 oz | 90 g |
| 4 oz | 115 g |
| 5 oz | 150 g |
| 6 oz | 175 g |
| 7 oz | 200 g |
| 8 oz (½ lb) | 225 g |
| 9 oz | 250 g |
| 10 oz | 300 g |
| 11 oz | 325 g |
| 12 oz | 350 g |
| 13 oz | 375 g |
| 14 oz | 400 g |
| 15 oz | 425 g |
| 16 oz (1 lb) | 450 g |
| 1½ lb | 750 g |
| 2 lb | 900 g |
| 2¼ lb | 1 kg |
| 3 lb | 1.4 kg |
| 4 lb | 1.8 kg |