There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound (lb). This is the standard conversion in the avoirdupois weight system, which is commonly used in the United States for measuring body weight, food, and other everyday items.
Related Equivalences:
- 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
- 1 ounce (oz) = 1/16 of a pound (lb)
- 2 pounds = 32 ounces
- 0.5 pounds (½ lb) = 8 ounces
This conversion is widely used in cooking, baking, and grocery shopping. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 pound of flour, you can measure out 16 ounces.