Half dozen (nofs tużżana)

Everyday use

Half the count in a dozen: 6 items. This applies the fraction half to a set of twelve; the word nofs on its own does not mean six items.

A tużżana is 12 items, half a dozen is 6, and a par is 2. These express a count, not weight, length or volume.

Alternative names

nofs tuzzanahalf dozenhalf a dozen

Relationships between measures

Half a dozen = 6 items = 3 pairs.

Variations & cautions

Half of a specified count: a dozen

For example, two dozen eggs means 24 eggs. Counting relationships are exact but do not determine the items’ weight. A fractional result represents a proportion of a count; physical items may be indivisible.

For example, two dozen eggs means 24 eggs. Counting relationships are exact but do not determine the items’ weight. A fractional result represents a proportion of a count; physical items may be indivisible.

Worked conversions

• 1 × Half dozen (nofs tużżana)= 6 items
• 2 × Half dozen (nofs tużżana)= 12 items
• 10 × Half dozen (nofs tużżana)= 60 items

Amount × items per group = number of items. The relationship is exact.