UnitConPounds to Ounces Converter
Convert pounds to ounces for postal weights, recipes, precious metal pricing, and package measurement. This is a purely US customary conversion with an exact whole-number relationship.
Formula
Multiply pounds by 16 to get ounces. To reverse, divide ounces by 16 to get pounds.
Quick reference
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 10 | 160 |
About these units
Pound
The pound (16 avoirdupois ounces) has been defined in English law since at least the 13th century. Its relationship of 16 ounces to the pound has remained constant, making this an exact conversion.
Ounce
The avoirdupois ounce (1/16 pound) is used for most everyday weighing in the US and UK. A separate troy ounce (1/12 troy pound = 31.1035 g) is used for precious metals.