How many ounces are in one pound?
One pound is 16 oz.
Pounds to Ounces
Type a value to convert it from pounds to ounces. One lb equals 16 oz.
Result
Pounds and ounces, side by side
One pound is 16 oz. In the other direction, one ounce is 0.0625 lb.
Both belong to the imperial and US system, linked by a fixed whole-number ratio rather than by measurement, so the conversion is exact.
The pound has been exactly 0.45359237 kilograms since 1959. It is the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the United States, and in the United Kingdom it lives on alongside the kilogram, especially for body weight.
The ounce here is the avoirdupois ounce, one sixteenth of a pound and exactly 28.349523125 grams. It measures food portions in the United States. Precious metals use a different unit, the troy ounce of about 31.1 grams, which is the one quoted in the price of gold.
| Pound | Ounce |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 70 | 1,120 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ounces back to pounds?
One ounce is 0.0625 lb. The tool above converts in both directions.
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