Pounds to Ounces
A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the US. An ounce is 1/16 of a pound, about 28.35 grams, used for food packaging and precious metals in the US. 1 lb equals 16 oz, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to mass, measured here against mass's base unit (kg) — every other mass unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
oz = lb × 16
lb = oz × 0.0625
Worked example: 5 lb × 16 = 80 oz.
Conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
Frequently asked
- How many Ounces in a pound?
- 1 lb equals 16 oz.
- How do I convert Pounds to Ounces?
- Multiply the value in lb by 16 to get oz. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Pound and Ounce are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to mass's base unit (kg), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.