Pounds to Ounces Converter
Convert pound to ounce instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert pound to ounce
Weight and mass conversions matter for cooking, shipping, fitness tracking and travel, where a parcel, body weight or recipe amount may be labelled in a system you don't use day to day.
Typical values: 0.5 lb is about 8 oz, and 100 lb works out to roughly 1600 oz. Because the ratio is fixed at 16, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the pounds doubles the ounces.
Bathroom scales, kitchen scales and shipping labels frequently mix metric and imperial, so converting cleanly avoids costly mistakes.
How to convert pound to ounce
One pound equals 16 ounces. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 16:
ounces = pounds × 16
For example, 10 pounds × 16 = 160 ounces.
Pounds to ounces conversion table
| Weight (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1600 oz |
FAQ
How many ounces are in a pound?
One pound = 16 ounces.
How do I convert ounces back to pounds?
Divide by 16, or use the ounces to pounds converter.