Pounds to ounces Conversion Chart

A pound is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States customary system and the British imperial system of measurement. One pound is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI). The pound is abbreviated as "lb".

Pounds are commonly used to measure the weight of various objects, such as:

People: Body weight is often expressed in pounds in the United States.
The weight of fruits and vegetables, such as apples or tomatoes, may be expressed in pounds.
The weight of meat, such as beef or chicken, may be expressed in pounds.
Packages and parcels: The weight of packages and parcels for shipping or mailing is often expressed in pounds.

Overall, the pound is a widely used unit of measurement for expressing weight in many different contexts and applications in the United States and other countries that use the customary or imperial systems of measurement.

An ounce is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States Customary System and the British Imperial System of measurement. One ounce is equal to 28.3495 grams in the International System of Units (SI). The ounce is abbreviated as "oz".

Ounces are commonly used to measure the weight of various objects, such as

Food ingredients: Small amounts of ingredients such as spices, herbs, and flavorings are often measured in ounces.
The weight of liquids such as coffee, tea, or wine may be expressed in ounces.
The weight of precious metals, such as gold or silver, used in jewelry is often expressed in ounces.
The weight of equipment such as baseballs, softballs, and golf balls is often expressed in ounces.
In some contexts, body weight may also be expressed in ounces, especially for very young or small animals.