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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 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
3 lb48 oz
5 lb80 oz
10 lb160 oz
20 lb320 oz
25 lb400 oz
50 lb800 oz
100 lb1,600 oz
250 lb4,000 oz
500 lb8,000 oz
1,000 lb16,000 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.

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