Converting from Pound (lbs) to Ounce (oz av)

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the imperial measurement system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Pounds are often used to measure body weight, grocery items, and other goods. In casual contexts, people might refer to pounds for anything from food items to personal weight. The abbreviation 'lbs' comes from the Latin word "libra,” which means scales or balance.

What is Ounce (oz av)

The ounce (oz av), specifically the avoirdupois ounce, is another unit of weight in the imperial system. One ounce is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.3495 grams. Ounces are typically used for measuring smaller quantities, particularly in cooking and nutrition. Like pounds, ounces also have an origin in Latin, derived from the word "uncia," which means one twelfth.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between pounds and ounces, you can use the following formulas:

• To convert pounds to ounces:

  oz av=lbs×16

• To convert ounces to pounds:

  lbs=oz av×0.0625

Examples

Here are some examples of conversions between pounds and ounces:

1. Convert 7 lbs to ounces:

   oz av=7lbs×16=112oz av

2. Convert 11 lbs to ounces:

   oz av=11lbs×16=176oz av

3. Convert 13 lbs to ounces:

   oz av=13lbs×16=208oz av

4. Convert 7 oz av to pounds:

   lbs=7oz av×0.0625=0.4375lbs

5. Convert 11 oz av to pounds:

   lbs=11oz av×0.0625=0.6875lbs

6. Convert 13 oz av to pounds:

   lbs=13oz av×0.0625=0.8125lbs