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Convert Pounds to Ounces

1 pound = 16 ounces. Multiply the number of pounds by 16.

Result
16

1 lb = 16 oz

Multiply the number of pounds by 16.

Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.

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Pounds to Ounces table

PoundsOunces
1 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
3 lb48 oz
4 lb64 oz
5 lb80 oz
10 lb160 oz
20 lb320 oz
25 lb400 oz
50 lb800 oz
100 lb1,600 oz
500 lb8,000 oz
1000 lb16,000 oz

Pounds to Ounces in your head

Multiply by 16.

That is exact for everyday purposes.

10 lb → 160 oz in your head, 160 oz exactly.

About these units

The pound (lb) is an imperial unit of weight & mass, equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.

The ounce (oz) is an imperial unit of weight & mass, equal to 0.028349523 kilograms.

Going the other way, 1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds. Weight conversions trip people up because three different 'tons' and two different 'ounces' are in daily use. This converter keeps them straight: metric mass, avoirdupois weight, troy weight for precious metals, and the stone still used across the UK and Ireland.

Frequently asked

How many ounces are in a pound?
1 pound = 16 ounces.
How do you convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the number of pounds by 16.
What is 10 lb in oz?
10 lb = 160 oz.

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