How many ounces are in a pound?
There are 16 ounces in 1 avoirdupois pound.
Detailed answer
In the avoirdupois system used for everyday weight in the US and UK, one pound equals exactly 16 ounces. To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16. To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16.
Relationship context
Ounces and pounds are the same US customary / imperial family. This 16:1 ratio is exact for avoirdupois ounces (not fluid ounces).
Quick conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 64 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 96 |
| 7 | 112 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 9 | 144 |
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 30 | 480 |
| 40 | 640 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 60 | 960 |
| 70 | 1,120 |
| 80 | 1,280 |
| 90 | 1,440 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
More Pounds converters
Dedicated pages from Pound to every other common weight unit (kilogram, gram, milligram, pound, ounce, metric ton, stone, US short ton).
- lb to kg (Pound to Kilogram)
- lb to g (Pound to Gram)
- lb to mg (Pound to Milligram)
- lb to ug (Pound to Microgram)
- lb to oz (Pound to Ounce)
- lb to grain (Pound to Grain)
- lb to carat (Pound to Carat)
- lb to stone (Pound to Stone)
- lb to uk-hundredweight (Pound to Hundredweight (UK))
- lb to us-hundredweight (Pound to Hundredweight (US))
- lb to metric-ton (Pound to Metric Ton)
- lb to long-ton (Pound to Long Ton (UK))
- lb to us-ton (Pound to US Ton (Short))