Convert decimal to ounces?

[Michael Mattias]

Aha. A product of the Chicago Public Schools.

[Mel Bishop]

Thanks Rod. Duhhh.

[Rodney Hicks]

b$=format$(.7*16)

[Mel Bishop]

Brain lock has set in (again).

I got a fraction of a weight, say "4.7 pounds". How can I convert the ".7" to ounces?