What equals a half ounce?

The weight of half an ounce is half an ounce. Ounces (not to be confused with fluid ounces, or fl oz) are a unit of weight measurement. They ARE a specific weight, and can only be defined otherwise when they are compared relatively to another unit of weight measurement.

The weight of half of a fluid ounce depends on the density of the fluid, and its position on a planetary surface.


Half an ounce (as a unit of weight) is 1/32 of 1 pound.