Convert between pounds and ounces

Convert between pounds and ounces

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Abbreviations

• ton = T

• pound = lb

• ounce = oz

One pound consists of 16 ounces. Two thousand pounds make up 1 ton.

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We can convert between pounds and ounces by either multiplying or dividing by 16.

A ton is literally 2,000 pounds

Let's first convert FROM pounds TO ounces.

Take the number of pounds you have and Multiply it by 16 to get the number of ounces.

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Multiple Choice

How many ounces are in 1 pound?

• 24

• 16

• 12

• 35

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How many ounces are in 4 pounds?

• 64 oz

• 32 oz

• 54 oz

• 74 oz

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How many ounces are in 10 pounds?

• 60 ounces

• 160 ounces

• 106 ounces

• 100 ounces

Now let's try converting FROM ounces TO pounds.

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To go from ounces to pounds you DIVIDE by 16.

IF there's a remainder, we leave it in ounces.

Multiple Choice

How many pounds are in 112 ounces?

• 16 lbs

• 10 lbs

• 7 lbs

• 54 lbs

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How many pounds are in 144 ounces?

• 12 lbs

• 9 lbs

• 5 lbs

• 16 lbs

What if you divide by 16 and there's a remainder?

Those are leftover ounces!

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How many pounds AND leftover ounces are in 18 ounces?

• 3 lbs 4 oz

• 1 lb 2 oz

• 3 lbs 2 oz

• 4 lbs 5 oz

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How many pounds and ounces are in 40 ounces?

• 2 lbs 8 oz

• 2 lbs 2 oz

• 3 lbs 8 oz

Multiple Choice

How do I convert from pounds to ounces

• Multiply by 16

• Divide by 16

Multiple Choice

How do I convert from ounces to pounds?

• Multiply by 16

• Divide by 16