Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] cubic feet / gallons conversion

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In a message dated 4/25/02 9:33:28 PM EST, coalbunny@onewest.net writes:

<< Charles, haw can 8 ounces of Hg = 32 pounds?  16 av ounces equals 1 av
 pound, remember?
 Carl >>

I guess it weighs that much because its a metal...a liquid, but a metal 
nonetheless.  Well, I meant about a cup sized portion of mercury, which is 
about 8 ounces of liquid.  I would think that the same would apply to any 
liquid...a cup size of sea water will weigh more than fresh water.

Charles