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pounds and ounces - jeanie

Posted: Sep 03, 2010

How do I transcribe 6 pounds 1 ounce ? 6#1oz, or 6 lb 1 oz or ???? Thank You !

Just like you have it, 6 pounds 1 ounce. According to the BOS, do not to use - SM

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the abbreviated form for pounds or ounces.

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