Pound to Ounce Converter
Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 lb = 16 oz.
Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01
16 ounces
= 0.453592 kg= 453.592 g
equals 16 ouncesFormula: oz = lb × 16
Pound to Ounce formula
oz = lb × 16
Convert 5 pounds to ounces
- Start with 5 pounds.
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 16 = 80.
- So 5 lb = 80 oz.
Pound to Ounce conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb | 0.16 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 |
| 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 |
| 5,000 lb | 80,000 oz |
| 10,000 lb | 160,000 oz |
Unit definitions
What is a pound?
The avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and equals sixteen ounces. It is the primary unit of body weight and everyday mass in the United States. Sixteen ounces make a pound, and fourteen pounds make a stone.
What is a ounce?
The avoirdupois ounce is one sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams. It is common in the United States for food portions, packaged goods, and postal weights. It should not be confused with the troy ounce used for precious metals.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one pound?
One pound equals 16 ounces (1 lb = 16 oz).
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the value in pounds by 16. For example, 10 lb × 16 = 160 oz.
Which is bigger — a pound or a ounce?
A pound is bigger: one pound contains 16 ounces.
Is this pound to ounce converter free?
Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.
Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.