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  • Mar 13, 2011, 06:38 AM
    Kimmy1000
    Measurement
    Can anyone tell me what the measurement 2lb 10x mean. Thankz a lot
  • Mar 13, 2011, 06:56 AM
    galactus

    Maybe it is safe to assume, in some circles, the x is used in reference to ounces. So, it may mean 2 pounds and 10 ounces.
  • Mar 13, 2011, 06:59 AM
    massplumber2008


    Exactly what is this in reference to, Kimmy? Are we talking about table salt or cement?

    With the information provided I can only guess, but it seems to mean:

    2LBS 10 times... so 20LBS would seem to be a reasonable answer here.

    When measuements are presented in this manner it is common to find the "material" sold in 2LB quantities so they set the recipe or list up so you can work with the least chances for error... ;)

    Mark

    It could also certainly be what Galactus presented although I have never seen x used as ounces before! Sorry if this only confuses you more... *UGH*
  • Mar 13, 2011, 07:15 AM
    Kimmy1000
    Comment on galactus's post
    Thankz much
  • Mar 13, 2011, 07:17 AM
    Kimmy1000
    Comment on massplumber2008's post
    No its for icing sugar. But thankz anyway
  • Mar 13, 2011, 07:23 AM
    galactus

    Oh, why didn't you say that in the first place? That means 2 pounds of 10x powdered sugar. It is a type of sugar. 10x means it has been refined 10 times.

    10x is just another name for powdered sugar. So, you need 2 pounds of powdered sugar for a recipe or what not.
  • Mar 13, 2011, 07:44 AM
    Kimmy1000
    Comment on galactus's post
    Thank you very much. This is exactly what I wanted... and sorry for not making myself clear. I really didn't know I had too but thankz so much :)
  • Mar 13, 2011, 07:44 AM
    massplumber2008

    Yup! More info. Given always gets the best answer!

    Have a good day all... :)

    Mark

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