An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
Pound to Ounce
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An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes.
oz = lb × 16
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Formula
oz = lb × 16
lb = oz × 0.0625
Conversion table
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1600 oz |
| 500 lb | 8000 oz |
| 1000 lb | 16000 oz |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the pound (lb). An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the ounce (oz). An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes.
How do I convert pound to ounce?
Multiply the pound value by 16. For example, 10 lb × 16 = 160 oz.
Is the pound to ounce conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert ounce back to pound?
Yes. Multiply the ounce value by 0.0625 to get pound.
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About this conversion
This page converts pound (lb) to ounce (oz) within the cooking converter.
An avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for larger ingredient quantities. An avoirdupois ounce equals 1/16 pound, or about 28.35 grams, common in US recipes.
The formula is oz = lb × 16, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common pound values already converted to ounce.