The Erie Canal is famous in song and story. Proposed in 1808 and completed in 1825, the canal links the waters of Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River in the east. An engineering marvel when it was built, some called it the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Quick Answer. There are 7.09 grams in one-quarter of an international avoirdupois ounce, which is the most commonly used measure of ounces, as of 2014. There are 7.78 grams in one-quarter of a troy ounce, which is commonly used for measuring the mass of precious metals.
Using the standard for today's cannabis dealings, one quarter ounce is 7 grams, and an ounce is 28 grams. A quarter pound will be 112 grams, and four of those, adding up to a pound, is 448 grams. Yes, it is a little short of a true pound. However, this is the way it is in the cannabis industry.