Convert 5 Pounds to Ounces (5lbs. to oz)

To convert from pounds to ounces, multiply the weight in pounds by 16, since one pound equals 16 ounces. For example, if you're converting 5 pounds to ounces, multiply 5 by 16. This calculation gives you 80 ounces, showing that 5 pounds is equivalent to 80 ounces.

On the other hand, to convert from ounces to pounds, divide the weight in ounces by 16. This division is based on the fact that there are 16 ounces in a pound. So, if you start with 80 ounces and want to find out how many pounds that is, you divide 80 by 16, which returns you to 5 pounds.

Using 16 ounces per pound as your conversion factor ensures your units change correctly during the conversion. This way, pounds (lbs.) will cancel out, leaving you with ounces (oz).