Pounds to Ounces Converter
Definition
A pound is a unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 16 ounces or exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. An ounce is a unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams. one pound equals exactly 16 ounces.
History
The pound has ancient origins, deriving from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation "lb"). The ounce derives from the Roman "uncia," which was 1/12 of a roman pound. In medieval England, various pound weights were used for different commodities, but the avoirdupois system (which uses 16 ounces to a pound) became dominant for most goods by the 16th century. The current international definitions were standardized in 1959 by agreement between the united states and countries of the Commonwealth, defining the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms and the ounce as 1/16 of a pound.
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Use our pounds to ounces converter to quickly convert weight conversion,lbs to oz,convert pounds to ounces. Whether you need a ounces in pounds,lbs oz calculator, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in Pounds to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like oz from lbs,lbs into oz and common misspellings such as pound to ounce.
How to Convert Pounds to Ounces (avoirdupois)
To manually convert pounds to ounces (avoirdupois), multiply the pounds value by 16. Enter your value in the converter above for precise calculations.
pounds to ounces Conversion Table
| Pounds (lbs) | Ounces (avoirdupois) (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbs | 16 oz |
| 2 lbs | 32 oz |
| 3 lbs | 48 oz |
| 4 lbs | 64 oz |
| 5 lbs | 80 oz |
| 6 lbs | 96 oz |
| 7 lbs | 112 oz |
| 8 lbs | 128 oz |
| 9 lbs | 144 oz |
| 10 lbs | 160 oz |
| 50 lbs | 800 oz |
| 100 lbs | 1600 oz |