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Converting Pounds to Ounces

Converting Pounds to Ounces

One pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz). To convert pounds to ounces, you multiply the number of pounds by 16.

Examples

Something that weighs 6 lbs weighs 96 oz, because 16 X 6 is 96.

.5 lbs converts to 8 oz because .5 X 16 = 8.