A chain weighs ten pounds per foot how many ounces will 4 inches weigh

To find how many ounces a 4-inch section of the chain weighs, follow these steps:

1. The chain weighs 10 pounds per foot.
2. There are 12 inches in a foot, so each inch of the chain weighs:

\[
\frac{10 \, \text{pounds}}{12 \, \text{inches}} = \frac{5}{6} \, \text{pounds per inch}
\]

3. Now, for 4 inches, the weight would be:

\[
4 \, \text{inches} \times \frac{5}{6} \, \text{pounds per inch} = \frac{20}{6} = \frac{10}{3} \, \text{pounds}
\]

4. Convert pounds to ounces (there are 16 ounces in a pound):

\[
\frac{10}{3} \, \text{pounds} \times 16 \, \text{ounces per pound} = \frac{160}{3} \approx 53.33 \, \text{ounces}
\]

Therefore, the 4-inch section of the chain weighs approximately **53.33 ounces**.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. How many ounces does a full foot of the chain weigh?
2. How many pounds would a 6-inch section of the chain weigh?
3. How much would 2 feet of the chain weigh in ounces?
4. If the chain was cut into 3 equal parts, how many ounces would each part weigh?
5. What is the total weight of a 15-foot chain in pounds?

**Tip:** When converting between units (e.g., pounds to ounces), always multiply by the correct conversion factor.

A chain weighs ten pounds per foot. How many ounces will 4 inches weigh?

Learn how to calculate the weight of a 4-inch section of a chain that weighs 10 pounds per foot. This solution involves unit conversions and proportional calculations. Find out how many ounces a small section of the chain weighs, with a step-by-step breakdown. Suitable for Grades 5-7.

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