Question

Which weighs more, a pound of gold or a pound of feathers?

Answer 1

Lol, they're the same, right?

Answer 2

ONE POUND of gold

ONE POUND of feathers

Answer 3

ACTUALLY, no

Answer 4

Should've known it wouldn't be that easy :P

Answer 5

Does anybody know?

Answer 6

would you like to know @iGreen ?

Answer 7

I've seen this riddle before and yes they are both the same.

Answer 8

I'm guessing a pound of feathers..because you would think it would be a pound of gold :P

Answer 9

pound is a unit of Weight :)
have the same number of pounds would mean that they are the same weight ^_^

although the feathers might take up more volume to compensate for the rock's density

Answer 10

I still think they're the same :P

Answer 11

Me too lol.

Answer 12

no, they're not... precious medals are weighed differently than other things. you're correct @iGreen shall I explain?

Answer 13

Yes please.

Answer 14

oh wait
right

Answer 15

I was thinking rocks
but the precious medals thing is right
*flips table*

Answer 16

I learned this like a month ago in physics xD

Answer 17

LOL

Answer 18

Gold = 12 troy ounces which makes up 5760 grains to the pound

While the common measurement for feathers would make them equal to 7000 grains to the pound.

Answer 19

7000 > 5760

Feathers > Gold

Answer 20

I see ;)

Answer 21

http://www.coinnews.net/2007/07/22/weighing-in-the-precious-metal-difference/

Answer 22

A pound of feathers is measured in avoirdupois weight, in which one pound equals 16 ounces. Precious metals are measured in troy weight, in which one pound equals 12 ounces.

However, the ounces are not measured in the same way. In avoirdupois weight, one ounce = 437.5 grains. In troy weight, one ounce = 480 grains.

So, the pound of feathers is (16)*(437.5)=7,000 and the pound of gold is (12)*(480)=5,760

Answer 23

gotta be more specific with your pounds ;P
yeish could've ended up talking rubles for all I know

Answer 24

haha XD

Answer 25

good job, you guys :)

Answer 26

Haha :)