The lb to oz conversion is widely used in cooking, grocery shopping, postal services, and weight measurements. Since both pounds and ounces belong to the imperial system, converting between them is simple. Since both pounds and ounces belong to the imperial system, converting between them is straightforward—and for instant, precise results, use our interactive Weight Converter!
1 Pound (lb) = 16 Ounces (oz)
Pounds (lb) are commonly used to measure body weight, bulk food, and shipping packages.
Ounces (oz) are used for smaller weights, like food portions, jewelry, and postal items.
To convert pounds to ounces, use this formula:
Ounces (oz) = Pounds (lb) × 16
Example: Convert 5 lb to ounces:
5 × 16 = 80 oz
A standard loaf of bread weighs about 1 lb (16 oz).
A newborn baby typically weighs 6 to 10 lbs, which is 96 to 160 oz.
One cup of butter weighs 8 oz, meaning a 1 lb block of butter equals 2 cups.
The heaviest burger ever made weighed 2,014 lbs (32,224 oz), created in the USA in 2017.
The Olympic gold medal actually weighs around 556 grams (19.6 oz), not a full pound of gold!
During the California Gold Rush (1848–1855), miners would measure gold in ounces, with each ounce worth a fortune. Many traveled across the country, hoping to strike it rich by collecting small gold nuggets that weighed just a few ounces but were incredibly valuable.
Today, gold is still priced per troy ounce (31.1 grams), and a single ounce can be worth over $2,000 USD!
Now that you know how to convert lb to oz, you can tackle cooking measurements, package weights, or precious-metal trades with confidence. For more versatile unit switching—covering lengths, volumes, weights, and beyond—explore our powerful Conversion tool and measure with ease!
