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Pounds to Ounces (lb to oz) Converter

1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz). To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16: 150 lb × 16 = 2,400 oz. Also searched as lbs to ounce, pounds to ounce.

1 lb = 16 oz
Convert the other way: Ounces to Pounds

Quick facts

How to convert pounds to ounces

  1. Take the value in pounds.
  2. Multiply it by 16 (the number of ounces in one pound).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
oz = lb × 16

Worked example (a person's body weight): 150 lb × 16 = 2400 oz.

To convert ounces back to pounds, multiply by 0.0625, or divide by 16.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page.

Pounds to Ounces conversion table

Pounds to Ounces conversion table
Pounds [lb]Ounces [oz]
0.01 lb0.16 oz
0.1 lb1.6 oz
1 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
3 lb48 oz
5 lb80 oz
10 lb160 oz
20 lb320 oz
50 lb800 oz
100 lb1600 oz
1000 lb16000 oz

lb to oz chart from 1 to 100

Ounces to Pounds conversion table

Ounces to Pounds conversion table
Ounces [oz]Pounds [lb]
0.01 oz0.000625 lb
0.1 oz0.00625 lb
1 oz0.0625 lb
2 oz0.125 lb
3 oz0.1875 lb
5 oz0.3125 lb
10 oz0.625 lb
20 oz1.25 lb
50 oz3.125 lb
100 oz6.25 lb
1000 oz62.5 lb

Pounds vs Ounces

PoundOunce
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Equals1 lb = 16 oz1 oz = 0.0625 lb

What is a pound?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The standard everyday weight unit in the US, including body weight.

What is an ounce?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to 1/16 of a pound. Used in the US for food packaging and postage weight.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces are in a pound?

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound (1 lb = 16 oz).

How many pounds are in an ounce?

There are 0.0625 pounds in 1 ounce (1 oz = 0.0625 lb).

How do I convert pounds to ounces?

Multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 10 lb × 16 = 160 oz. To convert back, multiply by 0.0625.

What is 10 lb in ounces?

10 lb = 160 oz.

What is 100 lb in ounces?

100 lb = 1,600 oz.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B (1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Tola, seer and maund use the standard values given in their definitions on this page). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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