Convert pounds to ounces
1 pound equals 16 ounces. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
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Formula
Multiply the number of pounds by 16 to get ounces.
Step by step
- Start with 1 lb.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 16.
- 1 × 16 = 16 oz.
Pounds to Ounces conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 500 | 8,000 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
Convert Pound to other weight & mass units
1 lb expressed in every other weight & mass unit on this site.
- Kilogram kg 0.45359237
- Gram g 453.59237
- Hectogram hg 4.5359237
- Dekagram dag 45.359237
- Decigram dg 4,535.9237
- Centigram cg 45,359.237
- Milligram mg 453,592.37
- Microgram µg 453,592,370
- Nanogram ng 453,592,370,000
- Picogram pg 453,592,370,000,000
- Femtogram fg 4.5359237e+17
- Attogram ag 4.5359237e+20
- Petagram Pg 4.5359237e-13
- Exagram Eg 4.5359237e-16
- Metric Ton t 0.00045359237
- Kiloton (metric) kt 4.5359237e-7
- Megaton (metric) Mt 4.5359237e-10
- Quintal (metric) q 0.0045359237
- Carat ct 2,267.9619
- Pound lb 1
- Ounce oz 16
- Dram dr 256
- Grain gr 7,000
- Stone st 0.071428571
- Stone (US) st (US) 0.08
- Quarter (UK) qr (UK) 0.035714286
- Quarter (US) qr (US) 0.04
- Hundredweight (UK) cwt (UK) 0.0089285714
- Hundredweight (US) cwt (US) 0.01
- US Short Ton ton (US) 0.0005
- UK Long Ton ton (UK) 0.00044642857
- Kip kip 0.001
- Slug slug 0.03108095
- Hyl (kgf·s²/m) hyl 0.046253549
- Assay Ton (US) AT (US) 15.551738
- Assay Ton (UK) AT (UK) 13.885481
- Troy Pound lb t 1.2152778
- Troy Ounce oz t 14.583333
- Pennyweight dwt 291.66667
- Scruple (apothecary) s.ap 350
- Dram (apothecary) dr t 116.66667
- Atomic Mass Unit u 2.7315971e+26
- Electron Mass (rest) mₑ 4.9793969e+29
- Proton Mass mₚ 2.7118643e+26
- Neutron Mass mₙ 2.7081314e+26
- Muon Mass mµ 2.4082015e+27
- Deuteron Mass m_d 1.3566056e+26
- Planck Mass mP 20,841,081
- Earth's Mass M⊕ 7.5950633e-26
- Sun's Mass M☉ 2.2805964e-31
- Talent (Biblical Hebrew) talent (He) 0.013262935
- Mina (Biblical Hebrew) mina (He) 0.79577609
- Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) shekel 39.788804
- Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) bekan 79.577609
- Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) gerah 795.77609
- Talent (Biblical Greek) talent (Gk) 0.02223492
- Mina (Biblical Greek) mina (Gk) 1.3340952
- Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) tetradrachma 33.35238
- Didrachma (Biblical Greek) didrachma 66.70476
- Drachma (Biblical Greek) drachma 133.40952
- Denarius (Biblical Roman) denarius 117.8162
- Assarion (Biblical Roman) assarion 1,885.0592
- Quadrans (Biblical Roman) quadrans 7,540.2305
- Lepton (Biblical Roman) lepton 15,080.486
- Gwan 관 0.12095797
- Geun (600 g, meat) 근 0.75598728
- Geun (375 g, produce) 근 (채소) 1.2095797
- Nyang 냥 12.095797
- Don 돈 120.95797
- Pun (mass) 푼 1,209.5797
About the pound
The pound (lb) is a Imperial unit of weight & mass. The international avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
About the ounce
The ounce (oz) is a Imperial unit of weight & mass.
Where this conversion is used
Converting pounds to ounces comes up when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition. In everyday language 'weight' usually means mass; true weight is a force and is handled in the Force category.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in a pound?
One pound equals 16 ounces.
How do you convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the number of pounds by 16 to get ounces.
What is 1 ounce in pounds?
One ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
When would I convert pounds to ounces?
This conversion is common when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.