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How to convert pounds to ounces

1 pound is equal to 16 ounces:

1 lb = 16 oz

When a weight W in pounds is multiplied by 16, it gives weight in ounces.

Woz = Wlb × 16


Example

To convert 20 pounds into ounces, it is multiplied by 16:

(20 lb) × 16 = 320 oz

Pound

The pound (abbreviation: lb or lbm) is a unit of mass in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to ​0.45359237 kilograms.

Ounce

The ounce (abbreviation: oz) is used in most British derived customary systems of measurement. The common avoirdupois ounce is ​116 of a common avoirdupois pound and defined as exactly 28.349523125 g under the international yard and pound agreement of 1959, signed by the United States and countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick pound to ounce conversion table is given below:

PoundsOunces
0.25 lb4 oz
0.50 lb8 oz
0.75 lb12 oz
1 lb16 oz
2 lb32 oz
3 lb48 oz
4 lb64 oz
5 lb80 oz
6 lb96 oz
7 lb112 oz
8 lb128 oz
9 lb144 oz
10 lb160 oz
20 lb320 oz
25 lb400 oz