Convert pound to ounce
Facts about the Pound
The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
The term 'pound' comes from the Roman 'libra', which is also the source of its abbreviation 'lb'. The U.S. and British versions have historically differed, but both now define the pound as 0.45359237 kg.
Widely used in the U.S. and U.K. to measure body weight, groceries, and goods. It's also common in aviation, freight, and postal services.
1 lb = 16 oz = 0.453592 kg
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | kg | 0.453592 |
| 1 lb | oz | 16 |
| 1 lb | g | 453.592 |
Facts about the Ounce
The ounce is a unit of mass in the imperial system, commonly used in the U.S. and U.K., equal to approximately 28.3495 grams.
Historically, the ounce varied in value depending on region and use (troy, apothecaries, or avoirdupois). The common avoirdupois ounce, now standardized, remains in wide use.
Used to measure small quantities such as food portions, spices, snacks, and precious metals like gold and silver (although these use the troy ounce).
1 oz = 28.3495 g = 0.0625 lb
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | g | 28.3495 |
| 1 oz | lb | 0.0625 |
| 1 oz | kg | 0.0283495 |