Pounds to Ounces Converter
Convert pounds to ounces instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 pound = 16 ounces.
1 pound = 16 ounces
How to convert pounds to ounces
ounces = pounds × 16
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the value by 16. To go back from ounces to pounds, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0625).
Worked examples
- 1 lb: 1 × 16 = 16 oz
- 1.5 lb: 1.5 × 16 = 24 oz
- 2 lb: 2 × 16 = 32 oz
Multiply by 16, exactly. Half a pound is 8 ounces and a quarter pound is 4 ounces.
Pounds to Ounces conversion table
Pounds to Ounces
| lb | oz |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 7.5 | 120 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 50 | 800 |
Ounces to Pounds
| oz | lb |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.015625 |
| 0.5 | 0.03125 |
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 1.5 | 0.09375 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 7.5 | 0.46875 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
Weight equivalents
See how one pound and one ounce compare with every other weight unit on the site.
1 pound equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milligrams (mg) | 453,592.4 |
| grams (g) | 453.5924 |
| kilograms (kg) | 0.4535924 |
| metric tons (tonnes) (t) | 0.0004535924 |
| ounces (oz) | 16 |
| stones (st) | 0.07142857 |
| US tons (short tons) (ton) | 0.0005 |
| long tons (long ton) | 0.0004464286 |
| carats (ct) | 2,267.962 |
1 ounce equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milligrams (mg) | 28,349.52 |
| grams (g) | 28.34952 |
| kilograms (kg) | 0.02834952 |
| metric tons (tonnes) (t) | 0.0000283495 |
| pounds (lb) | 0.0625 |
| stones (st) | 0.004464286 |
| US tons (short tons) (ton) | 0.00003125 |
| long tons (long ton) | 0.0000279018 |
| carats (ct) | 141.7476 |
When you need to convert pounds to ounces
Baby weights, parcel postage, butcher cuts and baking all mix pounds and ounces. Postal services in the US price parcels by the ounce up to 16 ounces, and hospital birth weights are quoted as pounds plus ounces, so a quick conversion avoids mistakes.
About the units
Pound (lb)
The pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the United States.
Ounce (oz)
An avoirdupois ounce is 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams. It is used for food, postage and small packages in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 10 pounds × 16 = 160 ounces.
How many ounces are in one pound?
There are 16 ounces in one pound.
How many pounds are in one ounce?
There are 0.0625 pounds in one ounce.
How do I convert a baby weight of 7 lb 8 oz?
Convert the pounds to ounces and add the rest: 7 × 16 + 8 = 120 ounces. In metric that is 3.40 kg (7.5 pounds × 0.45359).
Can I convert other weight units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any weight unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.