Convert pound to ounce

1 pound = 16 ounces. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.

Value in pounds

1 lb =

16 oz

ounces

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Formula

1 pound = 16 ounces
ounce = pounds × 16
pound = ounces × 0.0625

pound to ounce conversion table

1 lb16 oz

2 lb32 oz

3 lb48 oz

5 lb80 oz

10 lb160 oz

20 lb320 oz

25 lb400 oz

50 lb800 oz

100 lb1600 oz

1000 lb16000 oz

About converting pounds to ounces

Pounds to ounces is a within-imperial weight conversion for cooking, postage, and baby weights. There are 16 ounces in a pound.

Method & sources

Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces are in a pound?

One pound equals 16 ounces. So 10 pounds is 160 ounces. Use the converter above for any value.

What is the formula to convert pounds to ounces?

1 pound = 16 ounces ounce = pounds × 16 pound = ounces × 0.0625

Is the pound-to-ounce conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion factor between pounds and ounces is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.

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