Avoirdupois system
system of masses based on a pound of 16 ounces
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The avoirdupois system is a system for measuring weight. It is based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains (453.59 grams). It is the system used in the United States. It is still used by many people in Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland.
