The Torah says that the Menorah for the Miskan was made of one kikar of gold. (Shemos 25:39 – Terumah) There are 3,000 shekel in a kikar. According the Chazon Ish a shekel is 0.51 Troy Oz.
Question: How much did the Menorah weight in Troy Oz.?
Answer: 3,000 x .051 = 1,530 oz.
