Pounds to Ounces: the quick answer
1 lb = 16 oz
1 pound equals 16 ounces
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the value by 16. To go the other way, multiply ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds.
Enter details
1 pound =
16 ounces
1 ounce =
0.0625 pounds
Formula
oz = lb × 16
Handy values
5 lb = 80 oz · 10 lb = 160 oz · 100 lb = 1,600 oz
Conversion at a glance
Formula
Pounds to Ounces
oz = lb × 16
Ounces to Pounds
lb = oz × 0.0625
Where
- lb = the weight in pounds
- oz = the weight in ounces
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per pound) ÷ (kilograms per ounce).
Pounds to Ounces conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (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 |
| 12 lb | 192 oz |
| 14 lb | 224 oz |
| 15 lb | 240 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 21 lb | 336 oz |
| 24 lb | 384 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 30 lb | 480 oz |
| 40 lb | 640 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 60 lb | 960 oz |
| 75 lb | 1,200 oz |
| 80 lb | 1,280 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 200 lb | 3,200 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 300 lb | 4,800 oz |
| 400 lb | 6,400 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 750 lb | 12,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
Worked examples
About these units
Pound (lb). The pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg, used for body weight in the US and UK.
Ounce (oz). The ounce is 1/16 of a pound (28.3495 g), used for food and parcels in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one pound?
There are 16 ounces in one pound.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 10 pounds equal 160 ounces.
How many pounds are in one ounce?
One ounce equals 0.0625 pounds.
How many ounces is 12 pounds?
192 ounces. Other common values: 5 pounds = 80 ounces and 100 pounds = 1,600 ounces.
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