Convert Pounds to Ounces
lb to oz · weight & mass conversion
What are pounds and ounces?
A pound is an imperial unit of mass equal to 0.453592 kg, standard for body weight in the US. An ounce is 1/16 of a pound (about 28.35 g), common for food portions and mail in the US. For scale: a 70 kg adult weighs about 154 lb, and a bag of sugar is usually 1 kg (2.2 lb).
How to convert pounds to ounces
1 lb = 16 oz. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 5 lb = 80 oz, and 20 lb = 320 oz. To go the other way, multiply ounces by 0.0625 (since 1 oz = 0.0625 lb).
Pounds to Ounces conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
FAQ
What is 1 lb in oz?
1 lb = 16 oz. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pounds by 16.
How do I convert ounces back to pounds?
Go the other way: 1 oz = 0.0625 lb, so multiply ounces by 0.0625 to get pounds.
Is a pound bigger than a ounce?
Yes — 1 lb is the larger unit, equal to 16 oz.
Are these weight & mass conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.