Convert pounds (lb) to ounces (oz) — instant and accurate
1 lb = 16 oz · To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16.
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 4 lb | 64 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 6 lb | 96 oz |
| 7 lb | 112 oz |
| 8 lb | 128 oz |
| 9 lb | 144 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 15 lb | 240 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 30 lb | 480 oz |
| 40 lb | 640 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 75 lb | 1200 oz |
| 100 lb | 1600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8000 oz |
| 1000 lb | 16000 oz |
ounces = pounds × 16pounds = ounces × 0.0625Converting pounds to ounces is the standard everyday conversion within the US customary system. One pound contains 16 ounces by definition. A 5 lb roast is 80 oz; a 12 oz can is 0.75 lb.
| Ounces | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.0625 lb |
| 2 oz | 0.125 lb |
| 3 oz | 0.1875 lb |
| 4 oz | 0.25 lb |
| 5 oz | 0.3125 lb |
| 6 oz | 0.375 lb |
| 7 oz | 0.4375 lb |
| 8 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 9 oz | 0.5625 lb |
| 10 oz | 0.625 lb |
| 15 oz | 0.9375 lb |
| 20 oz | 1.25 lb |
| 25 oz | 1.5625 lb |
| 30 oz | 1.875 lb |
| 40 oz | 2.5 lb |
| 50 oz | 3.125 lb |
| 75 oz | 4.6875 lb |
| 100 oz | 6.25 lb |
| 250 oz | 15.625 lb |
| 500 oz | 31.25 lb |
| 1000 oz | 62.5 lb |
1 pound equals 16 ounces.
Multiply the value in pounds by 16 to get ounces. For example, 5 lb × 16 = 80 oz.
Multiply the value in ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds. Equivalently, divide by 16.
1 ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
1 lb (one pound) equals 16 oz.
Yes. 1 lb = 16 oz is an exact value defined by international agreement.
The pound (symbol lb, from Latin libra) equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by international agreement since 1959. It remains the everyday weight unit in the US.
The ounce (symbol oz) is a US customary and imperial unit equal to one sixteenth of a pound, or exactly 28.3495231 grams. It is distinct from the troy ounce used for precious metals.
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