Pounds to ounces converter
Ounces (oz)
1 pound = 16 ounces
How to convert pounds to ounces
oz = lb × 16
Multiply the number of pounds by 16 to get ounces. Going the other way, divide by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625).
One pound is exactly defined as 16 ounces (to 12 significant figures), and one ounce is 0.0625 pounds.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 pounds: 5 × 16 = 80 80 ounces.
- Convert 12.5 pounds: 12.5 × 16 = 200 200 ounces.
- Convert 250 pounds: 250 × 16 = 4,000 4,000 ounces.
Quick-reference table
| lb | oz |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 15 | 240 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 75 | 1,200 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
| oz | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 15 | 0.9375 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 1.5625 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 75 | 4.6875 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 1,000 | 62.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in 1 pound?
1 pound equals 16 ounces.
What is the formula to convert pounds to ounces?
Use oz = lb × 16. Multiply the number of pounds by 16 to get ounces. Going the other way, divide by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625).
What is 100 pounds in ounces?
100 pounds is 1,600 ounces.