How to convert pounds to ounces
One pound equals 16 ounces, so multiply the number of pounds by 16:
oz = lb × 16
lb = oz ÷ 16 (1 oz = 0.0625 lb)
Example: 0.25 lb → 0.25 × 16 = 4 oz.
Going the other way, divide by 16, or multiply by 0.0625; the ounces to pounds converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Pounds | Ounces | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 4 oz | a quarter pound (4 oz) |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz | half a pound |
| 1 lb | 16 oz | one pound |
| 2.2 lb | 35.2 oz | about one kilogram |
| 5 lb | 80 oz | a bag of flour (US) |
When you need this conversion
There are 16 ounces in a pound. Recipes, postage and baby weights in the US use pounds and ounces together: 7 lb 8 oz is 7.5 lb.
Pound to ounce conversion table
| lb | oz | lb | oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 lb | 4 oz | 3.25 lb | 52 oz |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz | 3.5 lb | 56 oz |
| 0.75 lb | 12 oz | 3.75 lb | 60 oz |
| 1 lb | 16 oz | 4 lb | 64 oz |
| 1.25 lb | 20 oz | 4.25 lb | 68 oz |
| 1.5 lb | 24 oz | 4.5 lb | 72 oz |
| 1.75 lb | 28 oz | 4.75 lb | 76 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz | 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 2.25 lb | 36 oz | 5.25 lb | 84 oz |
| 2.5 lb | 40 oz | 5.5 lb | 88 oz |
| 2.75 lb | 44 oz | 5.75 lb | 92 oz |
| 3 lb | 48 oz | 6 lb | 96 oz |
About the units
- Pound (lb): exactly 0.45359237 kilograms (international avoirdupois pound).
- Ounce (oz): 1/16 of a pound, exactly 28.349523125 grams.
Both are units of weight (mass). The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one pound?
One pound is 16 ounces. One ounce is 0.0625 pounds.
How do I convert pounds to ounces?
Multiply the value in pounds by 16. To go back, divide by 16.
What is 0.25 lb in ounces?
0.25 lb = 4 oz.
What is 0.5 lb in ounces?
0.5 lb = 8 oz.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.