Category: Weights and measures

Yes, a 16 oz steak is exactly 1 pound, based on the avoirdupois weight system used for most everyday commerce. This standard conversion is helpful for anyone from home cooks following a recipe to diners at a steakhouse ordering their meal.

Over 90% of the world uses the metric system, and at its heart is the gram, a precise unit for measuring mass. This global standard is the answer to why are things measured in grams across science, cooking, and international trade.