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Pound to Ounce

Convert pound (lb) to ounce (oz) with a live calculator, reference table and formula.

Category
weight
From
lb
To
oz
Factor
16
// INPUT01

Pound

// OUTPUT02
16

Ounce

Factor16
Inverse0.0625
Formulaoz = lb × 16
Updated2026-05-25

TRY AMOUNTS

lb → oz
lb → oz2 lb5 lb10 lb25 lb50 lb100 lb500 lb1000 lb

Pound to Ounce Conversion Table

Common pound to ounce values for quick reference.

PoundOunce
116
232
580
10160
25400
50800
1001,600
2504,000
5008,000
100016,000

When you'd actually use this

Where you'd actually use pound → ounce in everyday Australian life.

  • Cooking from overseas recipes

    American and British cookbooks rarely use the same weight units as Australian ones.

  • Online shopping

    Product specs from US stores often list weight in imperial units.

  • Travel and fitness apps

    Apps that default to a different region may show weight you need to translate.

Conversion Formula

To convert Pound to Ounce, multiply the pound value by 16. This factor represents how many ounce are equivalent to one pound.

Formula

Ounce = Pound × 16

Inverse (converting back)

Pound = Ounce × 0.0625

How to Convert Pound to Ounce

Convert pound to ounce in three steps. The relationship is a single multiplication, so once you know the factor you can do it in your head for round numbers.

  1. Start with your value

    Take the number of pound you want to convert.

  2. Multiply by the factor

    Multiply the value by 16.

  3. Read your answer

    The result is the equivalent in ounce.

Worked example

10 pound = 160 ounce

10 × 16 = 160 ounce.

What is a Pound?

A pound is 16 ounces or about 453.59 grams, the everyday imperial unit of weight in the US and UK.

Origin

From the Latin libra; the international avoirdupois pound was standardised at 453.59237 g in 1959.

Notable uses

  • Body weight (US)
  • Imperial recipes
  • Shipping labels

What is a Ounce?

An ounce (avoirdupois) is approximately 28.35 grams, commonly used in American recipes and product specs.

Origin

Inherited from the British imperial system; standardised internationally in 1959.

Notable uses

  • American recipes
  • Boxing weight classes
  • Precious metals (troy ounce — different unit)

Frequently Asked Questions