Right lung 1.5 pounds left lung 1.25 pounds find difference in grams.

Question

For an average adult, the weight of a right lung is greater than the weight of a left lung. If the right lung weighs 1.5 pounds and the left lung weighs 1.25 pounds, find the difference in grams.

Answer 1

First, we find the weight difference between the two lungs, which is 1.5lb - 1.25lb = 0.25lb

 

Second, we convert 0.25lb into ounces, which is 16oz/lb x 0.25lb = 4oz

 

Last, we convert 4oz into grams by multiplying 4oz by the conversion factor of 28.35g/oz ≅ 113.4g