what are ounces
How to Measure Ounces. Ounces are a measurement of mass or weight, and as such, you should use a scale when measuring ounces for a recipe, experiment, or similar procedure. In contrast, fluid ounces are a measurement of volume, so they are measured in a different manner. Note that there are also ways to estimate mass in ounces if precision is not necessary, and if required, you can easily convert a few other units of measurement into ounces.