How do I convert pounds to ounces?

Multiply the pound value by 16. So x lb × 16 = the equivalent in oz.

How do I convert back from ounces to pounds?

Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. For example, 1 oz = 0.0625 lb.

Is the pound bigger than the ounce?

Yes. 1 pound is larger than 1 ounce — specifically 16 times larger.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (16) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

Pounds to Ounces Converter

1 lb = 16 oz

1 pound equals 16 ounces. To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the pound value by 16. For quick reference: 1 lb = 16 oz, 5 lb = 80 oz, 10 lb = 160 oz, 100 lb = 1600 oz.

From

FormulaOunces = Pounds × 16

Quick

How to convert pounds to ounces

Take your value
Start with your value in pounds.
Multiply by 16
Multiply the pound value by 16. This is the exact conversion factor from pounds to ounces.
Read the result
The product is your value in ounces. For example, 5 lb × 16 = 80 oz.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from pounds to ounces is 16.

Ounces = Pounds × 16

Pounds to Ounces conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from pounds to ounces
Pounds (lb)	Ounces (oz)
0.1 lb	1.6 oz
0.25 lb	4 oz
0.5 lb	8 oz
1 lb	16 oz
1.5 lb	24 oz
2 lb	32 oz
2.5 lb	40 oz
3 lb	48 oz
4 lb	64 oz
5 lb	80 oz
6 lb	96 oz
7 lb	112 oz
8 lb	128 oz
9 lb	144 oz
10 lb	160 oz
12 lb	192 oz
15 lb	240 oz
18 lb	288 oz
20 lb	320 oz
25 lb	400 oz
30 lb	480 oz
35 lb	560 oz
40 lb	640 oz
45 lb	720 oz
50 lb	800 oz
60 lb	960 oz
70 lb	1120 oz
75 lb	1200 oz
80 lb	1280 oz
90 lb	1440 oz
100 lb	1600 oz
120 lb	1920 oz
125 lb	2000 oz
150 lb	2400 oz
175 lb	2800 oz
180 lb	2880 oz
200 lb	3200 oz
225 lb	3600 oz
250 lb	4000 oz
275 lb	4400 oz
300 lb	4800 oz
350 lb	5600 oz
400 lb	6400 oz
450 lb	7200 oz
500 lb	8000 oz
600 lb	9600 oz
750 lb	12000 oz
1000 lb	16000 oz
2000 lb	32000 oz
5000 lb	80000 oz

Real-world reference

A loaf of bread is about 1 lb. A standard bag of sugar is 5 lb. In ounces, that gives you: 1 lb = 16 oz, 10 lb = 160 oz, 100 lb = 1600 oz.

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces are in 1 pound?: 1 pound equals 16 ounces.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?: Multiply the pound value by 16. So x lb × 16 = the equivalent in oz.
What is 5 pounds in ounces?: 5 pounds equals 80 ounces.
What is 10 pounds in ounces?: 10 pounds equals 160 ounces.
What is 100 pounds in ounces?: 100 pounds equals 1600 ounces.
How do I convert back from ounces to pounds?: Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625. For example, 1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
Is the pound bigger than the ounce?: Yes. 1 pound is larger than 1 ounce — specifically 16 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?: Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (16) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

About the pound and the ounce

The pound

The international avoirdupois pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the everyday unit for body weight, groceries, and shipping in the United States. Sixteen ounces make one pound; fourteen pounds make one stone in British usage.

The ounce

The avoirdupois ounce (oz) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams (1/16 of an avoirdupois pound). It is the standard small-mass unit in the United States for food packaging, recipes, and postal weights. Do not confuse it with the troy ounce (used for precious metals, 31.1035 g) or the fluid ounce (a volume).