Formula
lb to oz conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
oz = lb x 16
Worked example
2 lb = 32 oz.
International avoirdupois and metric mass definitions are exact; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
Weight and Mass conversion
Convert Pound to Ounce
1 pound (lb) equals 16 ounce (oz). Enter any value below to convert from lb to oz.
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1 lb = 16 oz
All Mass units
From 1 lb| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Kilogram kg | 0.45359237 |
| Gram g | 453.59237 |
| Milligram mg | 453,592.3700000001 |
| Metric ton t | 0.0004535924 |
| Pound lb | 1 |
| Ounce oz | 16 |
| Stone st | 0.0714285714 |
| US short ton short ton | 0.0005 |
| Imperial long ton long ton | 0.0004464286 |
| Carat ct | 2,267.96185 |
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Quick reference
Pound to Ounce table
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16 |
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
From unit
About the pound
Exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.
Symbol: lb
To unit
About the ounce
One sixteenth of an international avoirdupois pound.
Symbol: oz
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Units outside the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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lb to oz FAQ
How do you convert pound to ounce?
Use the formula oz = lb x 16. 1 pound (lb) equals 16 ounce (oz).
Is the lb to oz conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.