Pounds to Ounces Converter
How to convert pounds to ounces
ounces = pounds × 16
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16.
1 lb = 16 oz
Examples
- 1 lb × 16 = 16 oz
- 150 lb × 16 = 2,400 oz
Good to know
One pound is exactly 16 avoirdupois ounces. A decimal such as 2.5 lb means 2 lb 8 oz, not 2 lb 5 oz.
This is the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523125 g) used for everyday weights, not the heavier troy ounce (31.1034768 g) used for gold, silver and other precious metals. It is also not the fluid ounce, which measures volume.
Pounds to ounces conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 120 lb | 1,920 oz |
| 130 lb | 2,080 oz |
| 140 lb | 2,240 oz |
| 150 lb | 2,400 oz |
| 160 lb | 2,560 oz |
| 180 lb | 2,880 oz |
| 200 lb | 3,200 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 300 lb | 4,800 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
Unit definitions
- Pound (lb)
- The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and is divided into 16 ounces. It is the everyday unit of weight in the United States and is still widely used in the United Kingdom.
- Ounce (oz)
- The avoirdupois ounce is one sixteenth of a pound, exactly 28.349523125 grams. It is used for food, postal items and other light goods in the United States.