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Convert Pounds to Ounces

lb\text{lb}
=
oz\text{oz}

Pound (lb)

The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to approximately 453.6 grams. It is commonly used for measuring body weight, food quantities, and general mass in the United States and some other countries.

Ounce (oz)

The ounce is a unit of mass in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to approximately 28.35 grams. It is commonly used for measuring food portions, postal items, and precious metals.

Pounds to Ounces Conversion Table

Pounds (lb)Ounces (oz)
116
232
580
10160
20320
50800
1001600
2504000
5008000
100016000

How to Convert Pounds to Ounces

Conversion factor:

1 lb=16 oz1\,\text{lb} = 16\,\text{oz}

Inverse factor:

1 oz=0.0625 lb1\,\text{oz} = 0.0625\,\text{lb}

Example

Convert 15 lb to oz:

oz=lb×16\text{oz} = \text{lb} \times 16
oz=15×16\text{oz} = 15 \times 16
oz=240\text{oz} = 240
=240 oz= 240 \, \text{oz}

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