Pounds to Ounces Converter
Type a value in pounds to see it in ounces. It works both ways: type in the ounces box to convert back.
Formula
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16.
1 lb = 16 oz and 1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
Pounds to ounces table
| Pounds | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 14 lb | 224 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 150 lb | 2,400 oz |
| 200 lb | 3,200 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
Worked examples
2 lb in ounces
2 lb
32 oz
2 × 16 = 32
20 lb in ounces
20 lb
320 oz
20 × 16 = 320
200 lb in ounces
200 lb
3,200 oz
200 × 16 = 3,200
About Pounds to Ounces Converter
This converter turns pounds into ounces as you type, and works the other way too: type in the ounces box to convert back. To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16. For example, 2 lb is 32 oz, and 20 lb is 320 oz.
Food in the UK is sold in grams and kilograms, while body weight is often given in stones and pounds and many recipes from the US use ounces and pounds, so weight conversions are a daily need. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Pounds to Ounces Converter
- Type the amount in pounds in the first box.
- Read the answer in ounces in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the ounces box instead, or use the swap button to open the ounces to pounds page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one pound?
There are 16 ounces in one pound. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
To convert pounds to ounces, multiply by 16. For example, 200 lb is 3,200 oz.
How do I convert ounces to pounds?
Going the other way, divide by 16 (the same as multiplying by 0.0625). The ounces to pounds converter does this for you.
What is 100 lb in ounces?
100 lb is 1,600 oz.
Is weight the same as mass?
Strictly, kilograms and pounds measure mass, and weight is the force of gravity on that mass. In everyday use people say weight for both, and these converters treat them as the same.