Pound to Ounce (lb to oz)
Result
16 Ounce
Formula
oz = lb × 16
1 lb = 16 oz, and 1 oz = 0.0625 lb.
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined through the Planck constant since 2019. The international avoirdupois pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg; the ounce is 1/16 lb and the stone 14 lb.
Worked examples
- 1 lb × 16 = 16 oz
- 10 lb × 16 = 160 oz
- 100 lb × 16 = 1,600 oz
Common mistakes
- Precious metals use the troy ounce (31.1034768 g), about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523125 g) used for food and parcels.
- "Ton" is ambiguous: the metric tonne used here is 1,000 kg, the US short ton 907.18474 kg and the UK long ton 1,016.0469088 kg.
- Kilograms and pounds measure mass. Pound-force (lbf) and newtons measure force — they are not interchangeable with kg.
Pound to Ounce table
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 20 | 320 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1,600 |
| 1,000 | 16,000 |
The units
- Pound (lb)
- The international avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg.
- Ounce (oz)
- The avoirdupois ounce, 1/16 lb = 28.349523125 g. Not the troy ounce used for gold.
Sources for these factors
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th edition — BIPM
- Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement — NIST
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811), Appendix B: conversion factors — NIST
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