Pounds to Ounces Converter

1 lb = 16 oz. Type any value below for the exact ounces figure.

lb
16oz

1 lb = 16 oz

Conversion summary

1 lb = 16 oz

Formula
Ounce = Pound × 16
Category
Mass
Units
lb → oz

1 lb in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

Metric

  • Kilogram0.4535924 kg
  • Gram453.5924 g
  • Milligram453,592.4 mg
  • Quintal0.004535924 q
  • Metric ton0.0004535924 ton
  • Hectogram4.535924 hg
  • Carat2,267.962 ct

US / Imperial

Traditional and regional

  • Metric pound (500 g)0.9071847 pond
  • Arroba (15 kg)0.03023949 @
  • Okka0.3535556 okka
  • Dirham141.4222 dirhem
  • Miskal94.28149 miskal
  • Batman0.05892593 batman
  • Byzantine Litra1.399976 litra
  • Byzantine Ounce16.79972 ounkia

Scientific

  • Dalton2.7316E26 Da

How do you convert pounds to ounces?

To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16. 1 lb = 16 oz.

Conversion formula

Ounce = Pound × 16

Pounds to ounces conversion table

Pounds (lb)Ounces (oz)
0.5 lb8 oz
1 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
5 lb80 oz
10 lb160 oz
25 lb400 oz
50 lb800 oz

What is Pound?

The pound is a unit of mass used in imperial and United States customary systems. One international pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Short history of Pound

The pound and its lb symbol derive from the Roman libra. The modern avoirdupois pound was internationally standardized in 1959.

Open the Pound unit guide

What is Ounce?

The ounce is a small mass unit used in imperial and United States customary systems. One avoirdupois ounce equals 28.349523125 grams.

Short history of Ounce

Different ounce definitions existed historically, but the modern avoirdupois ounce is standardized through its 1/16 relationship with the pound.

Open the Ounce unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Pound in Ounce?

1 lb = 16 oz.

How do you convert Pound to Ounce?

To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16. 1 lb = 16 oz.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces are in 1 pound?

1 lb = 16 oz.

How do you convert pounds to ounces?

To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16. 1 lb = 16 oz.

How many pounds are in 1 ounce?

1 oz = 0.0625 lb.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. BIPM: SI base unit: kilogram
  3. NIST: SI Units — Mass
  4. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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