Pounds to ounces
ounces = pounds × 16
Reverse: ounces to pounds
How to convert pounds to ounces
One pound is 16 ounces, so multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 20 pounds is 20 × 16 = 320 ounces. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.0625.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 20 gets within 25.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.
| pounds | ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz |
| 4 lb | 64 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 6 lb | 96 oz |
| 7 lb | 112 oz |
| 8 lb | 128 oz |
| 9 lb | 144 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 11 lb | 176 oz |
| 12 lb | 192 oz |
| 13 lb | 208 oz |
| 14 lb | 224 oz |
| 15 lb | 240 oz |
| 16 lb | 256 oz |
| 17 lb | 272 oz |
| 18 lb | 288 oz |
| 19 lb | 304 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 30 lb | 480 oz |
| 40 lb | 640 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 60 lb | 960 oz |
| 70 lb | 1,120 oz |
| 75 lb | 1,200 oz |
| 80 lb | 1,280 oz |
| 90 lb | 1,440 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 120 lb | 1,920 oz |
| 150 lb | 2,400 oz |
| 200 lb | 3,200 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 300 lb | 4,800 oz |
| 400 lb | 6,400 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 750 lb | 12,000 oz |
| 1,000 lb | 16,000 oz |
| 1,500 lb | 24,000 oz |
| 2,000 lb | 32,000 oz |
| 5,000 lb | 80,000 oz |
| 10,000 lb | 160,000 oz |
Questions
How many ounces are in a pound?
16 ounces.
How do I convert pounds to ounces in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*16, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.