Convert Pound to Ounce
Turn Pounds into Ounces in an instant. Type a value below to get an accurate lb → oz result, with the formula and a quick-reference table.
1 lb = 16 oz
Quick answer: 1 Pound = 16 Ounce
Pound to Ounce conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
How to convert Pound to Ounce
To convert Pounds to Ounces, multiply the value by 16.
- Take your measurement in Pounds.
- Multiply it by 16 — the number of Ounces in one Pound.
- The result is the same amount, expressed in Ounces.
To go the other way, multiply Ounces by 0.0625 — or simply divide by 16.
For example, a block of butter is about 1 lb, which is 16 oz.
About Pound and Ounce
A pound is 16 ounces, or about 0.4536 kilograms. It is the everyday unit of body weight and groceries in the United States.
An ounce is an imperial unit of mass equal to about 28.35 grams, or one-sixteenth of a pound. It is common in the United States for food packaging, postage and cooking.
Both the Pound and the Ounce are imperial / US customary units, so converting between them is just a change of scale: one Pound equals 16 Ounces, and the Pound is the larger unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Ounces are in a Pound?
1 Pound equals 16 Ounce (lb → oz). To convert any amount, multiply the number of Pounds by 16.
How do I convert Pound to Ounce?
Enter the number of Pounds in the converter above and read the result in Ounces. It applies the exact lb → oz factor instantly, with full precision.
Is the Pound to Ounce converter free?
Yes — it is completely free and unlimited, needs no sign-up, and runs right in your browser, so it is instant and private.
Is the conversion accurate?
Yes. It uses the internationally defined weight & mass factors and full floating-point precision, then rounds the display to a clean, readable number.