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HELP!!! I can't do math to log in my steak!!!

KaitieBug
KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am TERRIBLE at math (like 2+2=7 bad) and I need help figuring out how many ounces my steak is for dinner tonight so I can log it :tongue: Any help would be MUCH MUCH appreciated!!

2 steaks= .79 lb, one is mine, how many oz is that and how do you figure it?

(Note To Self: Dear Self, Invest in a small kitchen scale next time I'm at Walmart. Love, Self.):wink:

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  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    I am TERRIBLE at math (like 2+2=7 bad) and I need help figuring out how many ounces my steak is for dinner tonight so I can log it :tongue: Any help would be MUCH MUCH appreciated!!

    2 steaks= .79 lb, one is mine, how many oz is that and how do you figure it?

    (Note To Self: Dear Self, Invest in a small kitchen scale next time I'm at Walmart. Love, Self.):wink:
  • sonjavon
    sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
    How much did you pay for the 2 steaks? Are they about the same size?

    DOH - never mind, I was reading that as $.79...
  • manganello16
    manganello16 Posts: 43
    .395 ounces
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    same size steaksn, beef round bottom round steaks from ralph's, $4.49/lb, paid $3.55
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    .395 ounces

    How did you calculate that? LOL i can't figure out the formula!!
  • manganello16
    manganello16 Posts: 43
    sorry, wrong, about 12 ounces, there's 16 ounces in a pound so divide that by 2 and you get about 6.32 ounces so it's a little less than 6.32 ounces.
  • snugglybare
    snugglybare Posts: 30
    Hi! Each steak if they are about the same size are approx. 6.3 oz.

    There are 16 oz. in a pound, so you multiply .79 by 16, then divide by 2 steaks=6.32.
    It's like saying they weigh 79% of a pound. Which is 12.64 oz. of the 16 total ounces in a pound.
    Then divide by two servings, you get about 6 oz.

    Enjoy Dinner!

    Hope that helps :)
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    Thank you everyone!!! :flowerforyou:
  • snugglybare
    snugglybare Posts: 30
    PS. Katie I just noticed your wieght ticker.

    You and I have the same goals!!!
    I started in early February at 142lb. my goal is by early June 125lbs or less.

    I've been doing P90X I'm in my 3rd month and down 12 lbs. and 17 1/2 inches all over.
    7% body fat down too!

    7 More lbs to go!!!! :)

    Keep up the good work!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    you cook it

    I eat it

    then you wont have to worry about it

    case solved
  • karlira
    karlira Posts: 100
    Hi Kaitie, maybe this helps:

    Go to Google and type:

    .79 lb to oz

    an google converts the quantities for you and answers: ".79 pounds = 12.64 ounces"

    now you have the oz for both steaks, next you have to divide in 2:
    so next you could also type

    12.64 / 2

    and the anwer is (just as snugglybare said):

    12.64 / 2 = 6.32 (oz per steak)

    Google has an integrated calculator and converter. :wink:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    Hi Kaitie, maybe this helps:

    Go to Google and type:

    .79 lb to oz

    an google converts the quantities for you and answers: ".79 pounds = 12.64 ounces"

    now you have the oz for both steaks, next you have to divide in 2:
    so next you could also type

    12.64 / 2

    and the anwer is (just as snugglybare said):

    12.64 / 2 = 6.32 (oz per steak)

    Google has an integrated calculator and converter. :wink:

    mumbo jumbo

    my answer is better
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    you cook it

    I eat it

    then you wont have to worry about it

    case solved

    LOL Dave! You buy it and it's a deal :laugh:
  • snugglybare
    snugglybare Posts: 30
    still think I take the cake on this one Dave ...i'm a math teacher
    hehehe.... lol
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
    Karlira...thanks...MUCH easier for me HAHA!:laugh:
  • aymie24
    aymie24 Posts: 227
    still think I take the cake on this one Dave ...i'm a math teacher
    hehehe.... lol

    Ohhh, now you have an answer for the next time some kid says "when am I ever going to use this?"
    :laugh:
  • snugglybare
    snugglybare Posts: 30
    Exactly my thoughts!!!!!! LOL
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    still think I take the cake on this one Dave ...i'm a math teacher
    hehehe.... lol

    Ohhh, now you have an answer for the next time some kid says "when am I ever going to use this?"
    :laugh:

    does all this mumbo jumbo mean I aint gettin a steak or what?
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