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1 pound is exactly 16 ounces. Convert pounds (lb) to ounces (oz) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Pound to Ounce conversion

1 lb = 16 ozone pound in ounces

1 oz = 0.0625 lbone ounce in pounds

Pound (lb): Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms (avoirdupois pound).

Ounce (oz): Exactly 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound.

Source:International yard and pound agreement (1959)

How to convert pounds to ounces

To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16.

Formula

oz = lb × 16

Examples

  • 5 lb = 5 × 16 = 80 oz
  • 25 lb = 25 × 16 = 400 oz
  • 100 lb = 100 × 16 = 1600 oz

Pound to Ounce conversion table

Pound to Ounce
Pound (lb)Ounce (oz)
0.1 lb1.6 oz
0.5 lb8 oz
1 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
3 lb48 oz
5 lb80 oz
10 lb160 oz
20 lb320 oz
25 lb400 oz
50 lb800 oz
100 lb1600 oz
250 lb4000 oz
500 lb8000 oz
1000 lb16000 oz

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces are in one pound?
One pound is exactly 16 ounces.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
To convert ounces to pounds, multiply the number of ounces by 0.0625. The formula is lb = oz × 0.0625.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 16 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a pound or a ounce?
A pound is 16 times larger than a ounce. In other words, a ounce is exactly 1/16 of a pound.