1 Pound to Ounces
1 Pound is 16 Ounces. Formula, worked steps and a table of nearby values.
Formula
oz = lb × 16
How to use it
- The value is pre-filled at 1 lb — change it to convert any other amount.
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Examples
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
1 Pound is 16 Ounces.
That comes from the fixed relationship between pound and ounce: 1 lb = 16 oz.
The working
1 lb = 16 oz
1 lb × 16 = 16 oz
Nearby pound values
| lb | oz |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 4 lb | 64 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
About pound and ounce
Pound (lb) — A pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Body weight, groceries and gym weights in the US and UK.
Ounce (oz) — An ounce is one sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams. Food packaging, postage and cooking in the US.
Need a different value?
This page is fixed to 1 pound. For any other amount, the full pound-to-ounce converter takes any number and updates as you type.
Questions people ask
What is 1 pound in ounces?
1 Pound is 16 Ounces.
How do you convert pound to ounces?
Multiply the number of pound by 16 to get ounces.
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Last updated 26 August 2026