Pounds to Ounces Converter
Convert pounds to ounces. The formula used here is 1 pound = 16 ounces. The formula is oz = lb × 16; 1 lb is 16 oz.
A US customary and imperial weight unit used for body, parcel, and food weights.
A US customary and imperial weight unit equal to one sixteenth of a pound.
Start with your value in pounds, then apply the formula below. It stays visible so you can catch rounding mistakes instead of just copying the output.
For freight, food, medicine, and fitness work, keep enough decimal places to match the measuring device and round the displayed value only after the conversion.
Most weight conversions here use exact defined relationships between metric and avoirdupois units, so the main accuracy limit is the input measurement itself. This page displays converted values with up to 4 decimal places by default.
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 200 lb | 3,200 oz |
Useful for checking parcel and freight weights. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.
Useful for scaling recipes or reading nutrition labels. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.
Useful for fitness, health, and lab measurements. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Enter the value in pounds and apply oz = lb × 16. Round the ounces result after the conversion, not before.
What is 1 pound in ounces?
1 lb equals 16 oz with the current rounding setting. Keep more decimal places when the result feeds another calculation.
What is 5 lb in oz?
5 lb is 80 oz. It appears in the lookup table so you can compare it with nearby amounts.
Can I convert ounces back to pounds?
Yes. Use the reverse Ounces to Pounds converter if you need to go the other direction.
How accurate is this pounds to ounces conversion?
The calculator runs the formula in your browser and rounds results to 4 decimal places by default. Most weight conversions here use exact defined relationships between metric and avoirdupois units, so the main accuracy limit is the input measurement itself.