Convert Pound to Ounce
Use this free converter to change pounds (lb) into ounces (oz). Pound and ounce both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 lb equals 16 oz, and 1 oz equals 0.0625 lb.
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Ounce (oz)
16
1 lb = 16 oz
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Pound | Ounce |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16 |
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1600 |
| 1,000 | 16000 |
How to convert Pound to Ounce
Multiply the pound value by 16 to get ounces.
- Enter the number of pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in ounces.
- Worked example: 15 lb × 16 = 240 oz.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (ounce to pound).
About these units
Pound (lb)
- Definition
- A pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, divided into 16 ounces.
- History
- Derived from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation lb), it was standardised internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Pounds are the everyday unit of body and food weight in the United States.
Ounce (oz)
- Definition
- An ounce (oz) is an imperial unit of mass equal to one sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams.
- History
- It also descends from the Roman "uncia" (a twelfth) and was later fixed at 1/16 of the avoirdupois pound.
- Current use
- Ounces measure food portions, postal weights, and ingredients in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in a pound?
There are 16 oz in 1 lb. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 16.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the pound value by 16 to get ounces. For example, 10 lb = 160 oz.
Is this pound-to-ounce converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Pound to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Pound equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 0.45359237 kg |
| Gram (g) | 453.59237 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 453592.37 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 453592370 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.00045359237 t |
| Ounce (oz) | 16 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.071428571 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0005 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00044642857 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 2267.9619 ct |