How to convert pounds to ounces
oz = lb × 16Multiply the value in pounds by 16. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0625 (or divide by 16).
A pound is larger than an ounce: one pound contains 16 ounces.
Worked examples
- 1 pound1 lb × 16 = 16 oz
- 5 pounds5 lb × 16 = 80 oz
- 10 pounds10 lb × 16 = 160 oz
- 20 pounds20 lb × 16 = 320 oz
- 100 pounds100 lb × 16 = 1,600 oz
Pounds to ounces conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb | 1.6 oz |
| 0.25 lb | 4 oz |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz |
| 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 |
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 12 lb | 192 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 | 1,200 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
About the units
Pound (lb)
The avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg, divided into 16 ounces. The standard US unit for body weight and groceries.
Ounce (oz)
One sixteenth of a pound: exactly 28.349523125 g. Not to be confused with the fluid ounce (volume) or the troy ounce used for precious metals. One ounce equals 0.02834952313 kilograms (kg).
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one pound?
There are 16 ounces in one pound, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 10 lb × 16 = 160 oz.
How many pounds are in one ounce?
One ounce equals 0.0625 pounds. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 16.
What is 10 pounds in ounces?
10 lb = 160 oz.
Is this lb to oz converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.