The pound, whose symbol is lb, is a unit of measurement for mass used in the Anglo-Saxon system of measurement, as well as in the United States of America. One pound corresponds exactly to sixteen ounces, the symbol of which is oz. Converting a pound into ounces is a very simple operation, in fact you simply need to multiply the weight of an object expressed in pounds by
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Steps
Step 1. Calculate the weight of an object in pounds
There are numerous ways to do this, from the classic scale that we all keep in plain sight in our bathroom, to a high-precision scientific scale. For example, suppose your newborn is weighed by the pediatrician and his weight is 10 lb.
Step 2. Multiplying the weight by 16 you will get the equivalent in ounces
One pound equals exactly 16 ounces, so multiplying the weight of an object in pounds by 16 will give you its exact weight in ounces. In our example, your newborn weighs 10 lb which multiplied by 16 equals exactly 160 oz.
The reverse conversion, from ounces to pounds, is obtained by dividing the weight in ounces by 16
Step 3. Be cautious when using liquid-related ounces
Liquid substances have a mass that can be measured, however with the term 'liquid ounce', the symbol of which is fl oz, it is the volume and not the weight that is measured, that is the space occupied by the object or substance. For this 16 fl oz of a certain liquid does not necessarily correspond to the weight of a 1 lb.
