Pound to Ounce Converter
Convert pound to ounce instantly.
Standard weight units
kilogram 45.359
gram 45359.237
ounce 1600
Fun comparisons
African elephant 🐘~ Less than 0.01
Pickup truck 🚚~ 0.02
Average person 🧍~ 0.65
Medium dog 🐕~ 1.81
Refrigerator 🗄️~ 0.45
How to convert pound to ounce
Enter your value in pound and get the equivalent in ounce instantly. Every result comes with a real-world comparison - like the weight of elephants or smartphones - to put the number in context.
There are exactly 16 ounces in a pound. This conversion is used daily in US cooking, food labeling and postal measurements.
Need the opposite direction? Convert ounce to pound just as easily, or explore all our weight conversions.
Common pound to ounce conversions
| Pound (lb) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 10 | 160 |
| 25 | 400 |
| 50 | 800 |
| 100 | 1600 |
| 500 | 8000 |
| 1000 | 16000 |
Frequently asked questions
1 pound equals 16 ounce.
Multiply by 16. For example, 5 lb = 80 oz.
2.5 pounds equals exactly 40 ounces (2.5 × 16). This is a common size for food packages and beverages.
1 ounce equals 0.0625 pound.
100 pound equals 1600 ounce.