_enyapjr at comcast.net_ (mailto:enyapjr at comcast.net) writes: Before I received 'help', I would have very quickly pointed out that there are 28.35 grams per ounce Thanks for the correction. That is why all my gear weight calculations have been off. Now I know why. Like AsABat told me, "Switchback finally sees the light". :-) Switchback the Gram Counter