Convert Pounds to ounces
1 pound = 16 ounces · oz = lb × 16
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries, to ounces, the US customary unit for cooking and postage. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Pounds to ounces conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 15 lb | 240 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 75 lb | 1,200 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
The formula
oz = lb × 16Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
Ounces to pounds →Related weight conversions
- Grams to ounces
- Pounds to kilograms
- Grams to carats
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- Ounces to grams
- Stones to kilograms
- US tons to metric tons
- Carats to grams
- Milligrams to ounces
- Kilograms to ounces
Frequently asked questions
- How many ounces are in a pound?
- There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. The formula is oz = lb × 16.
- How do you convert pounds to ounces?
- Use the formula oz = lb × 16. For example, 10 pounds equals 160 ounces.
- Is the pounds to ounces conversion exact?
- Yes. Pounds and ounces are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is lb short for?
- lb is the standard symbol for pound (also written as lbs). oz is the symbol for ounce.