How to Convert Pounds to Ounces
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the value by 16.
The Formula
Ounces = Pounds × 16
Key Fact
1 pound = 16 ounces
Tip: To convert ounces back to pounds, divide by 16.
Pounds to Ounces
Convert pounds (lb) to ounces (oz) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 lb = 16 oz
Full precision:16 oz
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 pounds to ounces, we multiply by 16 because one pound equals exactly 16 ounces.
1 pound = 16 ounces
Since each pound contains 16 ounces, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 16 = 16 ounces
So 1 pounds = 16 ounces.
Quick check: 16 ÷ 16 = 1 pounds
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 lb = 16 oz
1 × 16 = 16
1 × 16 = 16
Example 2: 5 lb = 80 oz
5 × 16 = 80
5 × 16 = 80
Example 3: 10 lb = 160 oz
10 × 16 = 160
10 × 16 = 160
Pounds to Ounces Table
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8000 oz |
| 1000 lb | 16000 oz |
1 Pound in Other Units
| Unit | 1 lb = |
|---|---|
| Pounds to Grams | 453.592 g |
| Pounds to Kilograms | 0.453592 kg |
| Pounds to Milligrams | 453592 mg |
| Pounds to Ounces | 16 oz |
| Pounds to Sticks of Butter | 3.9999 stick |
| Pounds to Cups of Flour | 3.6287 cup flour |
| Pounds to Cups of Sugar | 2.268 cup sugar |