Conversion table (pounds to ounces)
| Pounds | Ounces | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 4 oz | a stick of butter |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz | half a pound |
| 1 lb | 16 oz | one pound |
| 2 lb | 32 oz | |
| 3 lb | 48 oz | |
| 5 lb | 80 oz | a bag of flour |
| 7.5 lb | 120 oz | an average newborn |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
How to convert lb to oz
- pounds
- the weight you enter
- ounces
- the same weight in ounces
- 16
- ounces in every pound, a fixed number
To read a weight as pounds and ounces, take the whole number of pounds and multiply the decimal part by 16. So 2.75 lb is 2 lb plus 0.75 × 16 = 12 oz, giving 2 lb 12 oz.
These are ounces of weight (avoirdupois). The fluid ounce that measures liquids is a separate unit.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in a pound?
Exactly 16. Unlike most conversions this one is a whole number, so a pound is always 16 ounces.
How many ounces is 2 pounds?
2 pounds is 32 ounces, and 3 pounds is 48 ounces.
How do I convert ounces to pounds and ounces?
Divide the ounces by 16 for the pounds, and the remainder is the leftover ounces. For example 40 oz is 2 lb 8 oz.
What is 8 oz in pounds?
8 ounces is half a pound (0.5 lb).
How many ounces is a 7 lb 8 oz baby?
120 ounces: 7 pounds is 112 oz, plus the extra 8 oz.
Do the ounces here mean weight?
Yes, weight ounces, sixteen to a pound. The fluid ounce is a separate unit that measures the volume of a liquid.
Related conversions
Need the reverse? Ounces to pounds splits a big ounce count into pounds. For metric weight, pounds to kilograms is handy for luggage and body weight, and in the UK pounds to stone is how people give their weight. Weighing a liquid instead? gallons to pounds and liters to pounds tell you what it weighs. Working in grams? Try grams to ounces.