Pounds to Ounces converter (lb to oz)
Convert Pounds (lb) to Ounces (oz) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert Pounds to Ounces
1 pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz).
1 lb = 16 oz
The mass m in ounces (oz) is equal to the mass m in pounds (lb) multiplied by 16:
Example: Convert 5 lb to ounces:
m(oz) = 5 lb × 16 = 80 oz
What is a Pounds?
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems. One international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
What is a Ounces?
The ounce (oz) is 1÷16 of a pound. Recipes, postage, and small package weights often use ounces.
This page converts mass from Pounds into Ounces. One lb equals 16 oz.
Pounds to Ounces conversion table
Common lb values and the matching oz result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| Pounds (lb) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0 lb | 0 oz |
| 0.1 lb | 1.6 oz |
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 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 |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 30 lb | 480 oz |
| 40 lb | 640 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 60 lb | 960 oz |
| 70 lb | 1120 oz |
| 80 lb | 1280 oz |
| 90 lb | 1440 oz |
| 100 lb | 1600 oz |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a Pounds-to-Ounces converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the oz result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many oz are in 1 lb?
1 lb = 16 oz.
How do I convert Pounds to Ounces?
The mass m in ounces (oz) is equal to the mass m in pounds (lb) multiplied by 16:
Is this lb to oz converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.