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Pounds to ounces

Convert pounds (or pounds and ounces, like 7 lb 8 oz) to ounces, with the math shown step by step.

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21 oz

1 lb 5 oz = 21 oz

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How it works

oz = lb × 16 + oz

One pound is exactly 16 ounces. Multiply the pounds by 16, then add any extra ounces.

  1. Turn the pounds into ounces 1 × 16 = 16 oz
  2. Add the extra ounces 16 + 5 = 21 oz

Nearby values

Pounds & ounces Ounces Grams Kilograms
1 lb 2 oz 18 oz 510.29 0.51
1 lb 3 oz 19 oz 538.64 0.54
1 lb 4 oz 20 oz 566.99 0.57
1 lb 5 oz 21 oz 595.34 0.6
1 lb 6 oz 22 oz 623.69 0.62
1 lb 7 oz 23 oz 652.04 0.65
1 lb 8 oz 24 oz 680.39 0.68

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