Concept
Mass Measures
Human Nutrition / Units of Measure
"The Metric System units for mass are microgram (μg), milligram (mg), gram (g), and kilogram (kg). The US Customary System units are ounce (oz) and pound (lb). Conversions include 1 oz = 28.35 g, 1 lb = 16 oz, 1 lb = 454 g, and 1 kg = 2.2 lbs."
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